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FOR those of us who must remain at 
home, it is a duty to those others that 
we Hve sane and calm lives, that we may 
be able at every opportunity to render 
the fullest measure of service to our 
boys at tlie front. Calmness and sanity 
are products of natural living. To be 
effective in troublous times means that 
we must hold to those things of life 
wliich bring contentment and restora- 
tion of si)irit. 

The Maker placed Adam and Eve in a 
garden. Presumably it was His in- 
tention that a garden should furnish 
the greatest happiness and the loveliest 
surroundings in this life. 

We who love gardens have reason to 
be thankful. Gardening is relaxation. 
The refining and soothing effects of 
digging in a garden are the more keenly 
to be appreciated in war times because 
of the comparison such work affords 
to the echoes of the cannon and the 
strife of war. Nature's wholesome 
breath is like a benediction. 

AVe who make gardening our hobby 
are glad of the broadened appreciation 
of our hobby brought about by the 
Government urging the people to plant 
gardens. We are proud, too, because 
of the liapi)iness and contentment our 
new-found co-workers have discovered 
in growing things. Because our broth- 



ers are "over there" is no reason why 
we should expect the sun to stop shin- 
ing, the beauties of Nature to cease 
nor the songs of birds to be stilled. 

Flower gardening k just as necessary 
in these war times as vegetable gardening. 
Flowers are food for the soul, stabilizers of 
llic emotions. More than ever do we need 
these things nou — these signs of the Mak- 
er's goodness and love. 

All of which leads up to the thought 
that it is correct and proper to plant 
Howers and grow beautiful things. 
God intended that flowers should give 
us cheerfulness. Was there ever a 
time when cheerfulness was more needed 
than in these days when so mucli is 
happening to unsettle our thoughts? 
Grow flowers! Grow more flowers! 
Grow still more flowers! Preach the 
gospel of beauty and naturalness to 
all about you! Allow your friends, 
allow your fellow men, allow even 
your enemies to enjoy your flowers and 
all will be drawn nearer to each other 
and to the Creator. 

Gardening for flowers, for beauty, for 
naturalness, will never be listed as a non- 
essential in the lives of the American 
•people. It is as necessary a feature of 
wholesome lives as good fresh air and 
sunshine. 



Reprinted by courtesy of Garden Magazine, 



Copyright 1918 

R. M. WVMAN 

Thb Framingham Nurserie 

Framingham Mass., U. S. A. 



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FOREWORD 

IX ]niblishing this Catalog, it has been our endeavor to heighten its 
practical usefulness by departing from the usual custom among 
nurserymen of presenting their stock almost entirely in the nature 
of a botanical classification. Believing that but few persons (outside of 
collectors) are interested in, or buy, nursery stock for its scientific signifi- 
cance or value alone, loe have arranged the folloiving lists in a xcay that ive feel 
will be of most genuine aid to the great majority of plant buyers who look 
upon u'hat they buy as Home Scenery — to be ornamental, or serviceable, 
or both — but who may need a certain amount of experienced suggestion 
and guidance, first in visualizing and finally in accomplishing the results 
they have in mind. 

For this reason we have classified and herewith present our stock 
not botanically but as the layman sees it — according to the artistic or 
utilitarian purpose or purposes for which each variety is best suited. In 
the same manner the general directions for planting with which we have 
amplified these lists — ^vhile essentially incomplete and in no way intended 
as a technical handling of the subject — ivill, we believe, be welcome and 
of tangible help. 

In short, we have attempted to provide a comprehensive and easily 
comprehended reference book on the beautifi cation of home surroundings 
for the average American home-lover — to whom it is respectfully dedicated. 

We shall mention our history but briefly. Established more than 
twenty years ago by the late W. B. Whittier, this firm has made a practice 
of growing only the best quality of nursery stock in the varieties that have 
proved to be hardiest and most desirable in this rigorous northern climate. 
Although now under different management, we have continued to follow 
along these lines. Consequently, Framingham Nursery Stock is recognized 
as the standard for America in giving customers a ''square deal". 

Being of peri.shable nature, our stock is not guaranteed to live We 
do, however, guarantee it to be alive and healthy at time of shipment. All 
we ask is that reasonable care be taken of it, in helping it through dry seasons, 
etc. We meet the buyer more than half way in pursuing a policy of giving 
absolute satisfaction. And such a guarantee from us is far stronger than 
that of replaceynent by a firm of lesser reputation. 

The prices quoted in this Catalog cover the cost of plants carefully 
packed and delivered to the transportation companies. 

FRAMINGHAM 
MASS. 



The General Purposes of Planting 

Plantings of deciduous and evergreen shrubs or trees on the a\'erage of residential 
premises or estates niav be divided into the following sorts: 

Foundation Planting Shade Planting 

Screen Planting Individxial Specinien Plantings 

(a) For shutting out unsightly views Natural Plantings 

(b) For seclusion and privacy Odd Purposes 

(c) For protection against ivind, etc. .Plantings to Attract Birds 

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Foundation Planting 

SINC'J^ bare foundations, sharp angles, and straight lines are the most noticeable 
features — or rather, faults — of an unplanted home, we will consider this sub- 
ject first. The purpose in foundation planting is, naturally, to soften and hide 
the straight, severe, and often unsightly, lines and angles, — to bring a pleasing attraction 
out of the fundamentally commonplace. To accomplish this is really very simple, and 
results in vast improvement. But, first, one must bear in mind that it is unadvisable to 
plant tall growing shrul)s under windows. The place for them is between windows. Also 
that uniformity in planting seldom brings the desired softness or artistry of effect. Fol- 
lowing are some suggestive sketches which we hope will be of assistance to the reader in 
visualizing and carrying out these essential points, and others. 




Sketch No. 1 



If your window-sills are five feet from the ground (which is about the general average 
of height) set out shrubs ultimately attaining four feet, but not over five feet in height. 
In order that this planting shall not be uniform and, conseciuently, monotonous, take 
advantage of the .spaces between windows to plant taller shrubs. Sketch No. 1 illustrates 
this point. 

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FOUNDATION PLANTING 



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IJui how is one to deleriiiiiie i)refisely wluit varieties of shrubs attain certain eventual 
heights? This, of course, is an important question. But you will notice that the ])lants 
listed as for foundation i)lanting in this catalog are arranged according to ultitnate size to 
facilitate their selection in properly attending it. 

A double row of plants always multiplies the beauty and effectiveness of a planting. 
The best practice is, wherever ])ossibl(\ to stagger the rows, as illustrated in Sketch No. 'i. 




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PORCH 



Sketch No. 2 



^Vhere the plants are tallest, the beds should l)e widest. Therefore the ideal planting- 
plan for a foundation jilanting such as is suggested in Sketch No. 1 would be as in Sketch 

No. 3. 




As will be noted, this results in a massing of shrubs about the corners and in the angles 
between house proper and porch — a very desirable feature. In reaching this effect, shrubs 
which attain an ultimate height of not over five feet should be planted three feet apart 
from center to center; larger shrubs, three and one-half to four feet apart. The larger 
plants should be next to house with smaller plants toward lawn. 



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6 FOUNDATION PLANTING 

Turning to pages 7 to 11 we find deciduous shrubs suitable for this purpose grouped 
according to heights, to bloom (or lack of it), and the color of blossoms, and the l)looming 




Sketch No. 4 



period. Select the colors and blooming periods that you most prefer. But do not select 
too many kinds. On a border i)lanting of average size (such as the foregoing .sketches 
represent) ten or twelve varieties make a much better .showing than do twenty or thirty. 




Sketch No. 5 



Following the simple rules we have laid down, side of hou.se should be ai'rangeil to 
look al)out as Sketch No . 4 . 

Of course where the ground slopes away as in Sketch No. 5, taller .shrubs can be used 
under windows, leaving spaces as required for coal window, cellar bulkhead, etc. 



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Deciduous Flowering and Ornamental Shrubs ^ 
for Foundation Planting 

To facilitate choice and to permit the buyer to visuaHze selection so as to apply the 
simple fundamental rules for successful foundation planting as set forth in the pre- 
ceding pages, we have listed all plants in the present classification first, according to ulti- 
mate height ; second, according to the color of flowers or leaf and fruit effect ; third according 
to common or popular name. The botanical name is always to be found, in italics, following 
the common name. Varieties marked with dagger (t) are valuable for sea-shore planting. 
The individual heights given in each case indicate sizes of plants as now ready for delivery. 
Prices quoted are per plant, unless otherwise stated. 




Enjoyment of veranda life is easily increased by a 
foundation planting of small-growing Deciduous Shrubs 

Varieties attaining a height of 6 to 8 feet 



WHITE FLOWERS 
Pearl Bush Exochonla grandiflora 

Slender. Very showy in May witli its profusion of 
starry flowers. 4 to 5 ft., 60 els. 

tChinese Privet Liguslrum ibota 

Spreading. Flowers small but numerous in June and 
July. Foliage especially pleasing. Prefers partial shade. 
4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. 

tMock Orange Philaddphus coronariits 

Flowers fragrant, creamy-white. 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. 
Single Pure White Lilac 

Syringu mdgaris Fruu Bertha Dammann 

Hybrid. Fragrant flowers in late May. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 
Single Creamy White Lilac 

Si/ringa vulgaris Marie Legraye 

Hybrid. Fragrant flowers in late May. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 
Double Pure White Lilac Hyringa vulgaris Mme. Lemnine 

Hybrid. Fragrant flowers in late May. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 
Japanese Snowball Viburnum lonientosum plicatum 

Large globular heads of pure white flowers in June. 

Foliage particularly fine. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 



PURPLE FLOWERS 

Single Reddish Purple Lilac Syringa vulgaris Charles X. 
Hybrid. Fragrant flowers in late May. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cti. 

Single Rosy Purple Lilac Syringa vulgaris Rubra de Marley 
Hybrid. Fragrant flowers in late May. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 

RED FLOWERS 

Red Weigela Dierrilla floribvnda 

Blooms freely in May and June. 5 to 4 ft., 50 cents each. 

Single Dark Red Lilac 

Syringa vulgaris Souvenir de Ludicig Spaeth 
A hybrid variety of the Common Lilac. Large flowers 
in late May. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. each. 

PINK FLOWERS 

Double Rose Lilac Syringa vulgaris Belle de Nancy 

Hybrid. Flowers brilliant satin rose in late May. Fra- 
grant. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 

Double Pink Lilac Syringa vulgaris Wm. Robinson 

Hybrid. Flowers fragrant; iate May. ,S to 4 ft., 75 cts. 



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DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS FOR FOUNDATION PLANTING 



Varieties Attaining a Height of 6 to 8 feet, Cotitiiuicd 



YELLOW FLOWERS 
tFortune's Golden Bell Forsythia fortunei 

Upright lialiit. Stems covered with yellow bell-shaped 
flowers in April. Leaves rich green, turning purple in 
fall. 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. 

tGolden Bell Forsylhia inlvrmaUa 

Similar to Fortune's Golden Bell. Blooms more pro- 
fusely. Branches placed in water indoors in winter 
soon spring into bloom. 4 to 5 ft., .50 cts. 

tDrooping Golden Bell Forsylhia suspensa 

Branches drooping. Otherwise similar to Fortune's 
Golden Bell. Lower branches mat down and when 
planted on steep banks prevent soil washing. 4 to .5 
n., fiO cts. each. 



LAVENDER AND VIOLET FLOWERS 

Double Pale Violet Lilac 

Syriiiyu lult/uris Michael Biichiiir 
Hybrid. Fragrant flowers in late May. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 

Double Lavender Lilac Syringa vulgaris President Carnoi 
Hybrhl. Fragrant flowers in late May. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 

Persian Lilac Syringa persica 

Branches more slender, leaves smaller than hybrids. 
Flowers fragrant, pale lavender in May and June. 3 to 

4 ft., 60 cts. 

Rouen Lilac Syringa rothomagensis 

Similar to Persian Lilac. Fragrant flowers are purple- 
violet. Free blooming in May. 3 to 4 ft., 60 cts. 




Without shrubbery to soften its bare foundation lines, even the 
most carefully planned home loses much in finish and charm 



A VARIETY VALUABLE FOR LEAF EFFECT 
Chinese Privet Ligustrum ihnia 

Spreading haliit. White flowers small but numerous in 
June and July. Foliage especially rich shade of green. 
Small blue-black berries in fall. 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. 



Varieties Attaining a Height of 5 to 6 feet 



RED FLOWERS 

Red Japanese Quince Cydonia japonica iimbitirala 

Blooms March and April. 

Bushy, compact. Branches thorny. :i to 4 ft., 75 cts. 
each. 

tjapanese Rose Rosa rngosa 

Foliage glossy dark green. Flowers single and fragrant 
from June to December. Stems densely covered with 
slender thorns. Bright scarlet fruit in fall and winter 
attracts birds. 3 to 4 ft., 60 cts. 



PINK FLOWERS 

Japanese Quince 

Blooms in March and .\pril. 

Compact and dense. Branches thorny. 

Pink Weigela 

Flowers freely in May and June. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 

Fragrant Honeysuckle Lonicera fragrantissima 

Fragrant flowers from March to May. Semi-evergreen 
3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 



Vydoiila japonira 

3 to 4 ft., 60 cts. 
Diervilla rosea 



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DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS FOR FOUNDATION PLANTING 



Varieties Attaining Height of 5 to 6 feet, Continued 



YELLOWISH-WHITE FLOWERS 
Japanese Oleaster FJeagnii.i loiigiixs 

Fragrant floners in April and May. ScarUt fruit 
ripens in June and July. 3 to i ft., 50 cts. 

WHITE FLOWERS 

White Weigela Divrvilia alba 

Kloonis freely in May and June. 3 to 4 ft., 50 ets. 

Japanese Bush Honeysuckle Lonicera mnrroirii 

Broad. Leaves dark green. Blooms in May and June. 
Fruit blood-red. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 

White Kerria lihoiloh/pti.': kcrrioidrs 

Blooms in May and June. Black berries ;i to 4 ft., 
50 ets. 



i White Japanese Rose Rosa rugosa alba 

Foliage glossy dark green. Flowers single and fragrant 
from June to December. Stems densely covered with 
slender thorns. Scarlet fruit in fall and winter attracts 
birds. 3 to 4 ft., 60 ets. 



Bridal Wreath 

Double flowers in Ma' 



Si,lr, 
Brancht 



(•« pninifolla flore plena 
5 slender. 3 ft., 50 cts 



tBridal Bower Spiraea vankoutlci 

Branches arching; leaves dark. Flowers almost com- 
pletely cover the shrub about Memorial Day. One of 

the best spring-tlowering shrubs. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 




Note how much more warmly attractive — how much more complete 
a home can be made to look by means of a simple foundation planting! 



VARIETIES VALUABLE FOR LEAF 
AND FRUIT EFFECT 

tJapanese Rose Rosa riigosa 

Foliage shiny dark green. Red flowers, single and fra- 
grant, from June to December. Stems covered with 
slender thorns. Scarlet fruit in fall and winter attracts 
birds. 3 to 4 ft., 60 cts. 

FJcagiiiis longipes 
April and May. 
3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 



Japanese Oleaster 

Fragrant yellowish-white flowers ir 
Scarlet fruit ripens in June and July. 



Japanese Bush Honeysuckle Lonicera morrouni 

Leaves dark. Bushy habit. White flowers in May and 
June. Fruit blood-red. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 

Standish's Honeysuckle Lonicera standishii 

Small pink flowers in .\pril. Leaves are dark and semi- 
evergreen. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 

tWhite Japanese Rose Rosa rugosa alba 

P'lowers white. Otherwise the same as the preceding 
variety. 3 to 4 ft., 60 cts. 



Varieties Attaining a Height of 4 to 5 feet 



PINK FLOWERS 
Pink Deutzia Dcutzia crenata Pride of Rochester 

Double flowers in July. Inside of patels white. 3 to 4 
ft., 40 ets. 

Pink Almond Pruiius chinensis rosea plena 

Bushy habit. Double flowers almost completely cover 
the stems in May as the leaves are just starting. 3 to 4 
ft., 75 cts. 



Snowberry Si/mpkoricarpns racemosus 

Blooms in July and August. Bears waxy snow-white 
benies which remain during the greater part of the fall. 
Holds its leaves until very late making contrast with 
the berries. Particularly good for shad3' places. 3 to 
4 ft., 50 cts. 



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10 DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS FOR FOUNDATION PLANTING 



Varieties Attaining a Height of 4 to 5 feet, Continued 



YELLOWISH-ORANGE FLOWERS 

Maule's Japanese Quince Cijdonia japonica maulci 

Blooms in March and April. Dense shrub. Stem 
thorny, i to 3 ft., 75 cts. 

BLUE FLOWERS 
Butterfly Bush Buddlcia variabilis magnifica 

Profusion of large fragrant purplish blue spikes of flowers 
from August to October. Dies back partly each winter 
but regains its size quickly. Very showy. 60 cts. 

WHITE FLOWERS 

Single White Deutzia Deutzia crenala 

Single blo3som.s tinged with rose in July. 3 to 4 ft., 40cts. 

Snowball Hydrangea Hydrangea arborescens grandiflora 

Hears large round clusters of creamy white flowers 
throughout the summer. Foliage very fine. 3 feet, 50 cts. 

White Almond Prunus japonica alba plena 

Double flowers about completely cover the stems in May 
as the leaves appear. 3 to 4 ft., 75 Jts. 

Dwarf Mock Orange Philadelphus lemoinei 

Loaded with white fragrant flowers suitable for cutting 
in May and June. 3 to 4 feet, 50 cts. 

Snow Garland Spiraea thunbergii 

Foliage feathery. Stems are smothered with thousands 
of small white flowers in late April and early May. 3 
to 4 ft., 50 cts. 



Lace Shrub Stephanandra flexuosa 

Branches graceful and arching. Leaves deeply cut. 
Blooms in June. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 

CHOCOLATE-COLORED FLOWERS 

Carolina Allspice Calycanthus floridus 

Blooms all summer. Flowers have spicy odor. 3 feet, 
40 cts. 

VARIETIES VALUABLE FOR LEAF AND 
FRUIT EFFECT 
tCoral Berry Symphoricarpos vulgaris 

Small crimson berries. Fine for shady places. Planted 
on steep banks, its thickly matted roots prevent soil 
washing. 3 to 4 feet, 40 cts. 

tRegel's Privet Liguslnim ibola regelianum 

Spreading habit. Small white flowers. Smooth leaves 
of deep rich green remaining till late in fall. 3 to 4 ft., 
50 cts. 

Snowberry Symphoricarpos racemostis 

Small pink flowers in July and August. Bears waxy 
snow-white berries which remain all fall. Holds its 
leaves until very late, making contrast with berries. 
Particularly good for shady places. 3 to 4 feet, 50 its. 

tSiebold's Barberry Berberis sieboldi 

Leaves turn brilliant red in fall. Scarlet berries remain 
on stems late in wintei. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 



Varieties Attaining a Heiglit of 3 to 4 feet 



RED FLOWERS 
Carmine Weigela Diervilla hybrida Eva Rathke 

Erect; blooms profusely more or less throughout the 
summer. 2 to 3 ft, 50 cts. 

PINK FLOWERS 
Blume's Spiraea Spiraea blumei 

Roundish habit; flowers are in large cones in July. 2 
to 3 ft., 40 cts. 

Fortune's Spiraea Spiraea callosa 

Leaves purplish at first. Blooms in June. 2 to 3 ft., 
40 cts. 

YELLOW FLOWERS 
Double Globe Flower Kerria japonica /lore plena. 

Deep orange yellow double flowers from June to Sep- 
tember. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. 



Shrubby Cinquefoil Potentilla fruticosa 

Blooms throughout the summer. 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts. 

WHITE FLOWERS 
Lemoine's Deutzia Deutzia lemoinei 

Pure white single flowers in large clusters completely 
cover the shrub in May and June. Blooms suitable for 
cutting. Plants good for indoor forcing. Very showy. 
2 to 3 feet., 50 cts. 

A VARIETY VALUABLE FOR LEAF AND 
BERRY EFFECT 
tJapanese Barberry Berberis thunbergii 

Broad bushy habit. Branchlets ilrooping. Stems very 
thorny. Leaves small nearly round, turn brilliant red 
in fall, followed by scarlet fruit which remains on stems 
the greater part of the winter. 2 to 3 ft., 40 cts. 



Varieties Attaining Heigiit of I to 3 feet 



RED FLOWERS 
fCrimson Everblooming Spiraea 

Spiraea bumalda Anthony Waterer 
Flowers in flat panicles profuse in July and August. 18 
to 24 in., 50 cts. 

PINK FLOWERS 
tPlnk Everblooming Spiraea Spiraea bumalda 

Flowers in flat panicles in July and August. 18 to 24 
in., 40 cts. 



YELLOW FLOWERS 
St. John's Wort Hypericum aurcum 

Blooms freely all summer. Withstands shade and 
drought. 18 to 24 inches, 50 cts. 

Globe Flower Kerria japonica 

Foliage bright green. Large flowers all summer long. 
18 to 24 in., 40 cts. 

Silver-leaved Globe Flower Kerria japonica varicgata 

Leaves variegated with white. Blooms in mid-summer. 
12 to 18 in., 40 cts. 



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DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS FOR FOUNDATION PLANTING 11 



Varieties Attaining Height 



BLUE FLOWERS 
Lead Plant 

Free flowering in June 
in rather dry soil 



Amorplia caitcsccns 
Prefers sunny position. Succeeds 
18 to 24 in., 40 cts. 

WHITE FLOWERS 
New Jersey Tea Cvanolhus americanux 

Blooms freely from July to September. Valuable for 
dry sandy soils, but will grow in almost any kind. 18 
to 24 inches, 40 ct.s. 

Dwarf Deutzia Dcutzia gracilis 

Branches slender, habit nearly globular when mature. 
Blooms in May and June. Any well drained soil. 15 
to 18 inches, 40 cts. 



of 1 to 3 feet, Continued 

Golden Syringa Philadi'ljihux coronariux aureus 

Compact round shrub when mature. Leaves are bright 
yellow. The best of the golden-leaved shrubs. Blooms 
in June. 18 to 24 in., 50 cts. 

VARIETIES VALUABLE FOR THEIR LEAF EFFECT 
Silver-leafed Globe Flower Kerria japonica variegata 

Leaves variegated with wliite. Yellow flowers in mid- 
summer. 12 to 18 in., 40 cts. 

Golden Syringa Philadclphus coronarius aureus 

The best of the golden-leaved varieties. Fragrant white 
flowers in June. 18 to 24 in., 50 cts. 




An etfective grouping of mixed deciduous shrubs about an entrance 



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12 Evergreens For Foundation Planting 

Owing to their habit of holding tlieir fohage the year round, Evergreens are be- 
coming more and more popular. 

Since most Evergreens attain an ultimate height too great to classify in the same 
manner as shrubs, we are presenting them in a different way. Although they ultimately 
attain a large size, their slow rate of growth makes them practical for Foundation Planting. 

iVlmost all of the ^\arieties here listed may be successfully sheared and thus kept 
from getting too large. 

Consequently ive list Evergreens not by ultimate height, but by varieties and sizes suitable 
for various size houses. 

Obviously a large house should have larger jjlants, and more of them, than a medium 
sized or small house. For that reason, we are listing Evergreens for ''P\)undation Planting" 
in three groups: 

Group A — Suitable for a Large House. 
Group B — Suitable for a Medium sized house. 
Group C — Suitable for a Small Ho'ise or Bungalow. 

The rule of distances for j^lanting deciduous shrubs does not ap})ly to E\ergreens. 
The latter should be planted so that the distance between branches is from 8 to 12 inches. To 
enable the aniateiu- gardener to plan the niunber of Evergreens needed our list gives the 
average breadth of the plant as well as the height. This breadth measurement is taken 
near the ground, except in plants that are fan-shaped in which case the widest breadth is 
given. 

Where the larger suggested size is selectetl for the back row, the larger suggested 
sizes should generally be used in the other rows. 

It is not advisable to plant golden forms next to blue forms. Separate by planting 
one or two green forms between. 

EVERGREENS SUITABLE FOR A LARGE HOUSE 

Back Row — Between Windows — In Corners — And About Angles 

For description 

and prices 

see page 

Red Cedar Jinnpcrus virgiiiinna 5 to fi feet tall, 18 inches broad 51 

Or fi to 7 feet tall, "20 inches broad 
Golden Virginia Cedar .Iimiprrus virginiana eleyantissima 5 to fi feet tall, 24 inches broad 51 

Blue Virginia Cedar .Jnniperus virginiana glauc.a 5 to 6 feet tall, 15 inches broad 51 

Or 6 to 7 feet tall, 18 inches broad 
American Arborvitae Thvya ocddcnialis 5 to fi feet tall, 21 inches broad 54 

Or 6 to 7 feet tall, 24 inches broad 
Peabody's Golden Arborvitae Thniia occidenlalis aurea 5 to G feet tall, 24 inches broad 54 

Or G to 7 feet tall, 30 inches broad 
Pyramidal Arborvitae Thuya occidetitalis pyramidalis 5 to 6 feet tall, 14 inches broad 55 

Or 6 to 7 feet tall, 16 inches broad 
Douglas's Pyramidal Arborvitae Thuya nrcidcnialix douglasii pyramidalis 5 to 6 feet tall, 21 inches broad 54 

Or 6 to 7 feet tall, 24 inches broad 
Sometimes it is advisable to use even larger trees. In such a case we shall be glad to quote on trees larger than we list here. 

Back Row — Under Windows 

Chinese Juniper Jiiniperu.i chincnsis 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad 50 

Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 30 inches broad 

Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper Juniperus chinensis argenlea 3 to 4 feet tall, 27 inches broad 50 

Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 33 inches broad 

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EVERGREENS SUITABLE FOR A LARGE HOUSE 



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Back Row — Under Windows, Continued 



Polish Juniper 
Irisii Juniper 
Swedish Juniper 
Pea-fruited Cypress 
Golden Pea-fruited Cypress 

Plumed Cypress 
Golden Plumed Cypress 

Siberian Arborvitae 

Vervaene's Arborvitae 

Second Row 
Chinese Juniper 
Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper 
Irish Juniper 
Swedish Juniper 
Red Cedar 
Blue Cedar 
Pea-fruited Cypress 
Golden Pea-fruited Cypress 
Golden plumed Cypress 
American Arborvitae 
Peabody's Golden Arborvitae 
Pyramidal Arborvitae 
Douglas's Pyramidal Arborvitae 
Siberian Arborvitae 



Chinese Juniper 
Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper 

Golden Chinese Juniper 

Polish Juniper 

Irish Juniper 

Swedish Juniper 

Greek Juniper 

Golden Japanese Juniper 

Thread-branched Cypress 

Pea-fruited Cypress 



Juniperus communis cracovia 3 to 4 feet tall, IG inches 

Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 18 inches 

Juniperus communis hibcrnica 3 to 4 feet tall, 12 inches 

Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 15 inches 

Juniperus communis xiicrini 3 to 4 feet tall, 12 inches 

Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 15 inches 

Retinispora pisifera 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches 

Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 3U inches 

Rdiiii.iporit pisifera aurca 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches 

Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 30 inches 

Or 5 to 6 feet tall, 33 inches 

Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches 

Retinispora plumosa 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches 

Retinispora plumosa aurca 3 to 4 feet tall, IS inches 

Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 30 inches 

Thuya occideutalis sibcrica 3 to 4 feet tall, 27 inches 

Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 30 inches 

Tliui/u (irciflenlalis rcrracncana 3 to 4 feet tall, 30 inches 

Ov 4 to 5 feet tall, 33 inches 

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Juniperus cliinensis 

Juniperus chinensis argentea 

Juniperus communis hibernica 

Juniperus communis suecica 

Juniperus virginiaua 

Juniperus virginiana glauca 

Retinispora pisifera 

Retinispora pisifera a urea 

Retinispora plumosa aurea 

Thuya occideutalis 

Thuya occidentalis aurea 

Thuya occidentalis pyramidalis 

Thuya occideutalis douglasil pyrumidalis 

Thuya occidentalis siberica 



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15 inches bread 
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18 inches broad 
12 inches broad 
15 inches broad 
30 inches broad 
33 inches broad 
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21 inches broad 
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24 inches broad 
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Juniperus chinensis argentea 

Juniperus chinensis aurea 

Juniperus communis cracovia 

Juniperus communis hibernica 

Juniperus comviunis suecica 

Juniperus exeelsa stricla 

Juniperus japonica aurea 

Retinispora filifera 

Retinispora pisifera 



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to 3 feet tall 
to 4 feet tall 
to 3 feet tall 
to 4 feet tall, 
to 3 feet tall 
to 4 feet tall 
to 3 feet tall 
to 4 feet tall, 
to 3 feet tall 
to 4 feet tall 
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27 inches 
14 inches 
16 inches 
14 inches 
16 inches 
10 inches 
12 inches 
10 inches 
12 inches 

27 inches 
33 inches 
30 inches 
36 inches 
24 inches 

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Golden Pea-fruited Cypress 
Plumed Cypress 
Golden Plumed Cypress 
Veitch's Cypress 
Siberian Arborvitae 
Hovey's Golden Arborvitae 
Oriental Arborvitae 
Globe Hemlock 

Chinese Juniper 

Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper 

Golden Chinese Juniper 

Irish Juniper 

Swedish Juniper 

Greek Juniper 

Golden Japanese Juniper 

Savin Juniper 

Mountain Pine 

Dwarf Mountain Pine 

Thread-branched Cypress 

Pea-fruited Cypress 

Golden Pea-fruited Cypress 

Plumed Cypress 

Golden Plumed Cypress 

Umbrella Pine 

Globe Arborvitae 

Siberian Arborvitae 

Oriental Arborvitae 

Globe Hemlock 

Great Laurel 

Catawban Rhododendron 

Hybrid Catawban Rhododendron 

Mountain Laurel 

Greek Juniper 
Japanese Juniper 



Relinispora pisifera aurea 

Retinispora ptumosa 

Relinispora plumosa aurea 

Retinispora squarrosa veitchi 

Thuya occidentalis siberica 

Thuya occidentalis hoveyi 

Thuya orientalis 

Tsuga canadensis globosa 

Third Row 

Juniperus chinensis 

Juniperus chinensis argentea 

Juniperus chinensis aurea 

Juniperus communis hibernica 

Juniperus communis suecica 

Juniperus excelsa stricta 

Juniperus japonica aurea 

Juniperus sabina 

Pinus Montana 

Pinus montana viughus 

Retinispora filifera 

Retinispora pisifera 

Retinispora pisifera aurea 

Retinispora plumosa 

Retinispora plumosa aurea 

Sciadopitys verticillata 

Thuya occidentalis globosa 

Thuya occidentalis siberica 

Thuya orientalis 

Tsuga canadensis globosa 

Rhododendron ma.rim u m 

Rhododendron catawbiense 

Rhododendron catawbiense hybridum 

Kalmia latifolia 

Fourth Row 



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23-2 to 3 
3 to 4 

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3 to 4 
23^ to 3 
3 to 4 
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2 to 23^ 
Or 234 to 3 

2 to 234 
Or 2}^ to 3 

2 to 23 o 
Or 23^ to 3 

2 to 23ij 
Or 234 to 3 

2 to 234 
Or 23^ to 3 

2 to 234 
Or 234 to 3 

2 to 23-0 
Or 234 to 3 

2 to 23^ 
Or 234 to 3 

2 to 234 
Or 234 to 3 

2 to 23^ 
Or 234 to 3 

2 to 234 
Or 234 to 3 

2 to 234 
Or 234 to 3 

2 to 234 
Or 234 to 3 

2 to 23^ 
Or 23^ to 3 

2 to 232 
Or 23 2 to 3 

2 to 23/2 
Or 23^2 to 3 

2 to 232 
Or iH to 3 

2 to 234 
Or 23^ to 3 

2 to 23/2 
Or 232 to 3 

2 to 2>^ 
Or 2' 2 to 3 

2 to 232 
Or 232 to 3 

2 to 23-2 
Or 23^2 to 3 

2 to 2>2 
Or 23-i to 3 

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Or 234 to 3 



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24 inches 
24 inches 
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27 inches 
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24 inches 
15 inches 
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21 inches 
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24 inches 
30 inches 
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27 inches 
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Juniperus excelsa stricta 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 inches broad 

Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 18 inches broad 

Juniperus japonica 15 to 18 inches tall, 14 inches broad 

Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 18 inches broad 



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Savin Juniper 

Tamarisk-leaved Juniper 

Globe-shaped Red Cedar 

Dwarf Mountain Pine 

Golden Thread-branched Cypress 
Plumed Cypress 

Globe Arborvitae 

Dwarf Japanese Yew 

Ashberry 

Carolina Rhododendron 

Mountain Laurel 

Drooping Andromeda 

Lily of the Valley Shrub 

Evergreen Bittersweet 
Large-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet 
Variegated Evergreen Bittersweet 
Broad-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet 



Juniperus sabina 

Juniperus sabina tamariscifolia 

Juniperus t'irginiana globnsa 

Pinus montana mughus 

Retinispora filifera aurea 
Retinispora ptumosa 

Thuya occidentalis globosa 

Taxus cuspidata nana 

Berberis aquifolium 

Rhododendron Carolinian u m 

Kalmia latifolia 

Leucothoe catesbai'i 

Pieris floribunda 

Euonymus radicans 

Euouymus radicans grandifoiia 

Euonymus radicans variegata 

Euonymus radicans vegela 



15 to 18 inches tall 
Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 

12 to 15 inches tall 
Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 

15 to 18 inches tall, 
Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 

12 to 15 inches tall 
Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 

15 to 18 inches tall, 

15 to 18 inches tall. 
Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 

15 to 18 inches tall. 
Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 

12 to 15 inches tall. 
Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 

15 to 18 inches tall, 
Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 

15 to 18 inches tall. 
Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 

15 to 18 inches tall. 
Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 

12 to 15 inches tall. 
Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 

12 to 15 inches tall. 
Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 

10 to 12 inches tall, 
10 to 12 inches tall, 

10 to 12 inches tall, 
8 to 10 inches tall, i 



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18 inches broad 

12 to 15 inches broad 

15 to 18 inches broad 

15 to 18 inches broad 

18 to 24 inches broad 

15 to 18 inches broad 

18 to 24 inches broad 

18 to 24 inches broad 

10 inches broad 

12 inches broad 

15 to 18 inches broad 

18 to 24 inches broad 

15 to 18 inches broad 

18 to 24 inches broad 

12 inches broad 

15 inches broad 

15 inches broad 

18 inches broad 

15 inches broad 

22 inches broad 

12 inches broad 

15 inches broad 

12 to 15 inches broad 

15 to 18 inches broad 

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8 to 10 inches broad 
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EVERGREENS 

Back Row 

Chinese Juniper 

Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper 
Irish Juniper 
Swedish Juniper 
Red Cedar 
Blue Cedar 
Pea-fruited Cypress 
Golden Pea-fruited Cypress 
Plumed Cypress 
Golden plumed Cypress 
American Arborvitae 
Peabody's Golden Arborvitae 
Pyramidal Arborvitae 
Douglas's Pyramidal Arborvitae 
Siberian Arborvitae 

Chinese Juniper 
Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper 
Golden Chinese Juniper 



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— Between Windows, in Corners and About Angles 



Juniperus chinensis 

Juniperus chinensis argentea 

Juniperus communis hibernica 

Juniperus communis suecica 

Juniperus virginiana 

Juniperus virginiana glauca 

Retinispora pisifera 

Retinispora pisifera aurea 

Retinispora plumosa 

Retinispora plumosa aurea 

Thuya occidentalis 

Thuya occidentalis aurea 

Thuya occideiitalis pyramldalis 

Thuya occidentalis douglasii pyramidalis 

Thuya occidentalis siberica 



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33 inches 
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Juniperus chinensis 



11^2 to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad 
Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad 
Juniperus chinensis argentea 23^ to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad 
Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 27 inches broad 
Juniperus chinensis aurea 2J^ to 3 feet tall, 14 inches broad 
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Back Row — Under Windows, Continued 



Polish Juniper 

Irish Juniper 

Swedish Juniper 

Greek Juniper 

Golden Japanese Juniper 

Thread-branched Cypress 



232 to 3 feet tall, 14 inches broad 
Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 10 inches broad 

■i}i to 3 feet tall, 10 inches broad 
Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 12 inches broad 

2} 2 to 3 feel tall, 10 inches broad 
Or 3 to 4 feet tall, li inches broad 
iceha s'ricta a'o to 3 feet tall, il inches broad 
Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 33 inches broad 
Juidperus japomca aurea iH to 3 feet tall, 30 inches broad 

Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 36 inches broad 
Retinisponi filifera iVz to 3 feet tall, U inches broad 
Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 28 inches broad 



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Pea-fruited Cypress 
Golden Pea-fruited Cypress 
Plumed Cypress 
Golden Plumed Cypress 
Siberian Arborvitae 
Hovey's Golden Arborvitae 
Oriental Arborvitae 
Globe Hemlock 

Chinese Juniper 
Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper 



Relinispora pisifcra 2} 2 to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad 
Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad 
Relinispora pisifera aurea i\2 to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad 

Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad 
Retiiii.ipora plumosa 23-2 to 3 feet tall, 15 inches broad 

Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 18 inches broad 
Relinispora phimosa aurea 23-2 to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad 

Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad 
Thuya occidenlalis siberica 23-^ to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad 
Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 27 inches broad 
Tliui/a occidenlalis hoveiji 2}^ to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad 
Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad 
Thuya orientalis 9,]/2 to 3 feet tall, 15 inches broad 
Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 18 inches broad 
Tsuga canadensis globosa 2J2 to 3 feet tall, 33 inches broad 

Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 40 inches broad 



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2 to 232 feet tall, 18 inches broad 

Or 23 2 to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad 

hinensis argenlea 2 to 23-2 feet tall, 18 inches broad 

Or 2' i to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad 



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Golden Chinese Juniper 

Irish Juniper 

Swedish Juniper 

Greek Juniper 

Golden Japanese Juniper 

Savin Juniper 

Mountain Pine 

Dwarf Mountain Pine 

Thread-branched Cypress 

Pea-fruited Cypress 

Golden Pea-fruited Cypress 

Plumed Cypress 

Golden Plumed Cypress 

Umbrella Pine 

Globe Arborvitae 

Siberian Arborvitae 

Oriental Arborvitae 

Globe Hemlock 

Great Laurel 

Catawban Rhododendron 

Hybrid Catawban Rhododendron 

Mountain Laurel 

Greek Juniper 

Japanese Juniper 

Savin Juniper 

Tamarisk-leaved Juniper 

Globe-shaped Red Cedar 

Dwarf Mountain Pine 

Golden Thread-branched Cypress 
Plumed Cypress 

Globe Arborvitae 

Dwarf Japanese Yew 

Ashberry 

Carolina Rhododendron 

Mountain Laurel 

Drooping Andromeda 



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J II III perils rnmmiiiii.i hibfriiico 

Juniperus communis succica 

Juniperus excelsa slricta 

Juniperus japonica aurea 

Juniperus sabina 



P'or description 

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2 to 2J2 feet tall, 12 inches broad 
Or 232 to 3 feet tall, 14 inches broad 

2 to 2J2 feet tall, 7 inches broad 
Or 2)2 to 3 feet tall, 10 inches broad 

2 to 2J^ feet tall, 7 inches broad 
Or 2>2 to 3 feet tall, 10 inches broad 

2 to 2}^ feet tall, 21 inches broad 
Or 2}^ to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad 

2 to 2J^^ feet tall, 24 inches broad 
Or 2J^ to 3 feet tall, 30 inches broad 

2 to 2j^ feet tall, 24 inches broad 

Or %^ to 3 feet tall, 30 inches broad 

Finns montana 2 to 2J2 feet tall, 21 inches broad 

Or 21^ to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad 

2 to 2J-^ feet tall, 30 inches broad 
Or 2K to 3 feet tall, 40 inches broad 

2 to 2}^ feet tall, 20 inches broad 
Or iVi to 3 feet tall, 24 inches broad 

2 to 2J'2 feet tall, 16 inches broad 
Or 2K to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad 

2 to 2J^ feet tall, 16 inches broad 
Or 2}^^ to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad 

2 to 2}S feet tall, 12 inches broad 
Or 2J2 to 3 feet tall, 15 inches broad 

2 to 2J2 feet tall, 16 inches broad 
Or lYi to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad 

2 to ^li feet tall, 15 inches broad 
Or 21^ to 3 feet tall, 18 inches broad 

2 to i\i feet tall, 27 inches broad 
Or 2K to 3 feet tall, 33 inches broad 

2 to 2}^ feel tall, 18 inches broad 
Or 2J^ to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad 

2 to 23/2 feet tall, 12 inches broad 
Or 23^2 to 3 feet tall, 15 inches broad 

2 to 232 feet tall, 27 inches broad 
Or 232 to 3 feet tall, 33 inches broad 

2 to 232 feet tall, 24 inches broad 
Or ^Yi to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad 

2 to 23-^ feet tall, 24 inches broad 
Or 23^^ to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad 

2 to 232 feet tall, 24 inches broad 
Or 232 to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad 

2 to 232 feet tall, 22 inches broad 
Or 232 to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad 

Third Row 

Juniperus excelsa strictii 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 inches broad 

Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 18 inches broad 

15 to 18 inches tall, 14 inches broad 

Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 18 inches bioad 

15 to 18 inches tall, 16 inches broad 

Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 18 inches broad 

12 to 15 inches tall, 12 to 15 inches broad 
Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches broad 
15 to 18 inches tad, 15 to 18 inches broad 
Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 15 to 24 inches broad 
12 to 15 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches broad 
Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches broad 
15 to 18 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches broad 
15 to 18 inches tall, 10 inches broad 
Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 12 inches broad 
Tliui/a occidenlalis glotosa 15 to 18 inches tall, 16 to 18 inches broad 

Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches broad 
Taxus cnspidafa nana 12 to 15 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches broad 

Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches broad 
Berberis uquifolium 15 to 18 inches tall, 12 inches broad 

Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 15 inches broad 
Rhoilodcndroii earoliniauiim 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 inches broad 

Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 18 inches broad 
Kalmia latifolia 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 inches broad 

Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 22 inches broad 
Leucolhoe eutesbaei 12 to 15 inches tall, 12 inches broad 

Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 inches broad 



Pinus inoulaiiu mughus 

Iletinispora filifera 

Retinispora pisifera 

Retinispcira pisifera aurea 

Retinispora piumosa 

Retinispora piumosa aurea 

Sciadnpitys verticitlata 

Thnya occidentalis globosa 

Thuya occidentalis sibcrica 

Thuya orieiitalis 

Tsuga canadensis globosa 

Rhododendron maximum 

Rhododendron cata wbicnse 

Rhododendron ealawbiense hybrida 

Kalmia latifolia 



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Juniperus sabina 
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Juniperus virginiana gloltosa 
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Retinispora filifera aurea 
Retinispora piumosa 



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Lily of the Valley Shrub 

Evergreen Bittersweet 
Large-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet 
Variegated Evergreen Bittersweet 
Broad-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet 



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Pieris floribtinda 12 to 15 inches tall, 12 to IS inches broad 56 

Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches broad 5 6 

Euonymus radicans 10 to 12 inches tall, 6 to 8 inches broad 56 

Euonymus radicans grandifolia 10 to 12 inches tall, 8 to 10 inches broad 56 

Euoiiymns radicans variegata 10 to 12 inches tall, 6 to 8 inches broad 56 

Euonymus radicans vegda 8 to 10 inches tall, 8 to 10 inches broad 56 



EVERGREENS SUITABLE FOR A SMALL HOUSE OR BUNGALOW 

Note: The following assortment is primarily for small houses on low foundations. If your house is set on a high founda- 
tion, as is sometimes the case with bungalows, the assortment of "Evergreens suitable for a Medium Sized House" will be more 
desirable. Vice, versa — if a medium sized house is set on very low foundations, the following lists will be more suitable. 

Back Row 

Polish Juniper 

Irish Juniper 

Swedish Juniper 

Red Cedar 

Pea-fruited Cypress 

Golden Pea-fruited Cypress 



Between Windows, in Corners, and About Angles 

Jyrtiperns communis crarovia 

Jnniperus communis hibernica 

Juniperus communis svecica 

Jnniperus virginiana 

Relinispora pisifera 

Retinispora pisifera anrea 



Plumed Cypress 
Golden Plumed Cypress 

American Arborvitae 

Peabody's Golden Arborvitae 

Douglas's Pyramidal Arborvitae 

Pyramidal Arborvitae 

Back Row Under Windows, 

Chinese Juniper 
Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper 
Golden Chinese Juniper 
Irish Juniper 
Swedish Juniper 
Greek Juniper 
Thread-branched Cypress 
Pea-fruited Cypress 
Golden Pea-fruited Cypress 
Plumed Cypress 
Golden Plumed Cypress 
Umbrella Pine 
Siberian Arborvitae 
Oriental Arborvitae 
Great Laurel 
Catawban Rhododendron 



Retinispora phi niosa 
Rcliuispora plnmosa anrea 

Thuya occidentalis 

Thuya occidentalis anrea 

Thuya occidentalis douglasii pyramidalis 

Thuya nccidenfalis pyramidalis 



3 to 4 feet tall, 16 inches broad 
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3 to 4 feet tall, 12 inches broad 
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Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 15 inches broad 

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3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad 
Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 30 inches broad 

3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad 
Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 30 inches broad 

3 to 4 feet tall, 18 inches broad 

3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad 
Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 30 inches broad 

3 to 4 feet tall, 15 inches broad 
Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 18 inches broad 

3 to 4 feet tall, 18 inches broad 
Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 21 inches broad 

3 to 4 feet tall, 15 inches broad 
Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 18 inches broad 

3 to 4 feet tall, 12 inches broad 
Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 12 inches broad 



and Front Row Between Windows, in Corners, and About Angles 



Jnniperus chinensis 

Juniperus chinensis argentea 

Juniperus chinensis aurea 

Juniperus cojnmunis hibernica 

Juniperus communis sueciea 

Juniperus excelsa stricta 

Retinispora filifcra 

Retinipsora pisifera 

Retinispora pisifera aurea 

Retinispora plumosa 

Retinispora plumosa aurea 

Sciadopitys verticillata 

Thuya occidentalis siberica 

Thuya orientalis 

Rhododendron maximum 



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Rhododendron catawbiense 



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Hybrid Catawban Rhododendron 
Mountain Laurel 



Back Row, etc., Contimied ^°' 

Rhododendron catawbiense hyhridum 2 to 2^2 fe^t tall, 24 inches broad 

Or ^y2 to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad 

Kalmia lalifolia 2 to 2}-^ feet tall, 22 inches broad 

Or 2}.; to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad 



description 

and prices 

see page 

57 




A simple but permaneni 



e foundation planting of evergreens. 



Greek Juniper 

Japanese Juniper 

Savin Juniper 

Tamarisk-leaved Juniper 

Globe-shaped Red Cedar 

Dwarf Mountain Pine 

Golden Thread-branched Cypress 
Plumed Cypress 

Globe Arbor vitae 

Dwarf Japanese Yew 

Ashberry 

Carolina Rhododendron 

Mountain Laurel 

Drooping Andromeda 

Lily of the Valley Shrub 

Evergreen Bittersweet 
Large-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet 
Globe-shaped Red Cedar 

Broad-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet 



Front Row — Under Windows 

J unl pcrit.'< r.vrcl.-<(t strirtu 

Jrinipcrns japonica 

J nnipcni.^ sabinn 

J unipenia sahina tamarisrifolin 

Jnniprrnx rirginiana qlobnsa 

Pimm mnnlana mnqhns 



Retinispnra filifera anrea 
Rrlinispora plumn.ia 

Thuya occidentalis globosa 

Taxus ciispidata nana 

Berberis nquifolium 

Rhododendron carolinianum 

Kalmia lalifolia 

Leucothoe catesbaei 

Pieris floribunda 

Euonymus radicans 

Euonymus radicans grandifolia 

Juniperus Virginia globosa 



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Screen Planting 



The planting of shrubs and trees around one's place can be made to do much more 
than beautify. For instance, possibly there is an unpretty view from some of your windows, 
or porch — a cut-away embankment, an unkempt vacant lot, or the service yard of a 
neighbor's place with its attendant flapping line of clothes on wash-days. Or perhaps your 
neighbor is a bit careless and permits refuse to collect in his back yard. If so, the vista from 
your windows may be something like that shown in sketch No. 6. 




Sketch No. 6 



How much more pleasing the view would be if by planting Framingham Nursery 
stock you were to make it resemble something like Sketch No. 7. 



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Is there anything attractive^in this back yard with its flapping 
wash? The harmony of surroundings is completely spoiled. 



Such a screen is made up very similarly to the way we have already suggested for 
Foundation planting; using for the back (or outside) row any of the very tall growing 
shrubs listed on Page 26; with possibly a tree or two to give it point; see Page 28. In the 
next row (nearer your house) and on the ends of the back row, fairly tall or medium shrubs 

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may be used. And, as is often desirable, in front of this a third row of medium or small 
shrubs to further soften the lines and break all possible monotony on your side of the screen. 
This presents an opportunity to use shrubs with fine foliage or bark colorings, as 
well as flowering shrubs. 




A screen of Evergreens is also very good for this purpose, and possesses the added 
advantage of blocking the view the whole year round, as is shown on Sketch No. 8. 




Yet observe how easily and effectively a service-yard may be 
screened in summer and winter with Framingham evergreens. 



Evergreens suitable for this purpose will be found on Page !^9. 

Or perhaps, in your own back yard — while you do not allow refuse to collect — 
your own clothes yard is exposed to public view. In such case you can improve matters 
immensely by putting in a shrubbery screen similar to the one suggested in Sketch No. 7 



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or by planting a one-row screen of dense columnar Evergreens. The latter has two 
advantages — First, being evergreen, the effect lasts all year round; even winter's harshest 
touch cannot lessen it. Second, narrow Evergreens like these do not take up much 
land space. These columnar Evergreens are presented on Page '29. 














Planting for Seclusion and Privacy 

While serving a slightly different purpose, shrubbery screens planted to bring greater 
seclusion and privacy to a home should be planned and handled in much the same manner 
as that which we already have suggested for the Screen Plantings described in the 
foregoing paragraphs. 

Your house may be close to your neighbor's. From the windows of the house next 
door one can look into your windows, or vice-versa. Lights from the other house or from the 
street may annoy you on summer evenings. You ha^^e not the feeling of seclusion you 
would most enjoy. 
Sketch No. 9 illustrates the remedy. 

See pages 26 and 28 for the shrubs suitable for screening as above. 

This planting (of deciduous varieties) is very similar to that shown in Sketch No. 7 
— the taller shrubs being nearest your neighbor's and the smaller shrubs toward your own 
house. The use of deciduous shrubs for a planting such as this is especially good if you go 



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away for a portion of the Winter and are at home a considerable part of the Summer, when 
the leaves are on. But, if like most of us, you spend more time in your house during the 
Winter months, when the leaves are off, and are on your vacation during the greater part 
of the Summer season, the more genuinely serviceable type of screen for you to plant would 
be one of Evergreens, as depicted in Sketch No. 10. 

The effect of fallen snow on an Evergreen screen of this kind is always attractive 
and cheery. Moreover, if the spot to be planted is North or West of your house, such a 




A handsome screen of deciduous trees and large shrubs serving both 
to beautify and to shut out the view of a neighbor's back yard. 



planting will make a very efficient wind-break and provide welcome protection against 
the driving snow. This type of screen is also effective in shading out possible annoyance 
from street lights etc., all the year round. See page 29 for such evergreens. 

About many homes are shade trees so arranged at the side or rear of house that 
they could be made into very inviting spots for lunches, teas, suppers, and little parties 
during the hot summer weather — were it not for the fact that they are more or less open 

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to public gaze. Here is an opportunity, then, to utilize such spots by surrounding them 
with a shrubbery border screen, evergreen hedge, or evergreen border. 










Sketch No. 9 



Shrubbery border-screens are discussed on pages 26 and '28. 
Evergreen hedges are discussed on page 34. 
Evergreen borders are discussed on pages 29 and 3L 




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But whatever of this material is used, the result will be approximately like sketch 
No. 11. 

Such a treatment will afford an artistic and usefully secluded nook, screened off 
from everybody outside. 






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Sketch No. 11 



Piazzas, also, can very easily be made more attractive, useful, comfortable and 
secure against public vision, the glare of lights, and the attacks of wind or weather, by 
planting any of the Vines listed and described on pages 40 and 41. 



Note general planting directions on page 58— but 
first of all bear in mind this most important of all 
rules:— that it is better not to plant at all than to 
plant cheap inferior stock from some unknown source 
and be led into disappointment, waste of time and 
loss of money. The infinite care taken in raising 
Framingham Nursery stock assures the highest pos- 
sible quality at a fair price. 



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DECIDUOUS SHRUBS FOR SCREEN AND BORDER PLANTING 



Plants for this purpose are here classified as iu preceding lists: — (1) according to uUimale height, (i) by color of flower, 
etc. (3) by common name. Individual heights given in each case indicate size in which plants are now ready for delivery. Prices 
quoted are per plant. Dagger (t) signifies suitability for sea-shore planting. 

Varieties Attaining a Height of 15 to 25 feet 



(These varieties should be planted 6 feet apart with smaller 
PURPLE FLOWERS 
False Indigo Amorpha frulicosa 

Foliage feathery. Very dark violet purple flowers in 
spikes 2 to 3 inches long in June, make a very handsome 
shrub. 5 to 6 ft., 60 cts. 

YELLOW FLOWERS 

Siberian Pea Caragana arborescens 

Flowers in June. I$ark dark green and foliage very neat. 
Fruit in small green pods like pea-pods. 5 to 6 ft., 60 cts. 

Cornelian Cherry Cornus mascula 

Dense habit. Foliage glossy. Very attractive in March 
and April with its yellow flowers, and again in the fall 
with shining, scarlet, edible fruit. 4 to 5 ft , 50 cts. 

WHITE FLOWERS 

White Fringe Chionanthus virginica 

P^oliage large, dark green. Flowers in large panicles 4 
to 6 inches long, in May and June, make a very showy 
shiub. Black grape-like fruit. 4 to 5 ft., $1.00. 

Blue Dogwood Corntis alternifolia 

\'ery graceful; branches in whorls. Flowers in late 
May and early June. Dark blue berries find great 
favor with birds. See page 44. 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. 

Silver Bell Halesia Carolina 

Spreading habit. Beautiful, large bell-shaped flowers 
profusely borne in May give a very distinctive elTect. 
3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 

Wayfaring Tree Viburnum lanlana 

Foliage large, silvery on under-side. Clusters of flowers 
in May followed by red fruit turning black in autumn. 
Attracts birds. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 



shrubs as classified under Foundation Planting for front rows.) 
VARIETIES VALUABLE FOR FRUIT EFFECT 
White Fringe Chionanthus virginica 

Foliage large, dark green. White flowers in large panicles 
4 to 6 inches long, in May and June, make a very showy 
shrub. Black grape-like fruit. 4 to 5 ft., $1.00. 

Blue Dogwood Cornus allernifolia 

Very graceful, branches in whorls. White flowers in 
late May and early June. Dark blue berries find great 
favor with birds. See page 44. 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. 



Cornelian Cherry 



Cornus mascula 



Dense habit. Foliage glossy. Very attractive in March 
and April with its yellow flowers and again in the fall 
with shining, scarlet, edible fruit. Attracts birds. 4 
to 5 ft., 50 cts. 

Spindle Tree Euonymxis europaeu 

Inconspicuous white flowers. Foliage dark, turning 
crimson in autumn. Scarlet-orange fruit. Attracts 
birds. See page 44. 4 to 5 ft., 60 cts. 



fStaghom Sumac 



Rhus typhina 



Picturesque native shrub. Branches hairy. Large cones 
of deep brick red fruit covered with crimson hairs. At- 
tracts birds. 5 to 6 ft., 75 cts. 

Wayfaring Tree 'i'iburnum lantana 

Foliage large, silvery on under side. Clusters of white 
flowers in May, followed by red fruit turning to black 
in autumn. Attracts birds. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 



Varieties Attaining Height of 10 to 15 feet 



(These shrubs should be planted 5 feet apart. Plant smaller 

WHITE FLOWERS 
fGroundsel Tree Baccharis halimifolia 

Fluff'y flowers in September makes this shrub appear 
as covered with cotton. 4 to 5 ft., 60 cts. 

Bailey's Dogwood Cornus baileiji 

Tall and comparatively narrow. Blooms nearly all 

summer. Branches dark red, particularly effective in 

winter. White berries in fall. Attracts birds. 4 to 5 

ft., 50 cts. 
tGray Dogwood Cornus panicvlafa 

Creamy white flowers in July. White berries in autumn. 

Attracts birds. 4 to 5 ft., 60 cts. 
European Red Osier Cornus sanguinea 

Blooms in July. White berries in autumn. Attracts 

birds. 5 to 6 ft., 60 cts. 
fArrow-wood Viburnum denlalum. 

Flat flower clusters in June followed by black fruit. 

Attracts birds. 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. 
tHigh-bush Cranberry Viburnum opulus. 

Flat clusters of flowers in June followed by red berries. 

Attracts birds. 4 to 5 ft., 60 cts. 



shrul)S as listed under Foundation Planting for front rows.) 
WHITE FLOWERS, (continued) 
fAmoor River Privet Ligustrum amurense 

Small flowers followed by a few black berries in autumn. 
Tall and rather narrow. Attractive foliage. Makes a 
fine hedge. See page 33. 4 to 5 ft., 40 cts. 

Sheep-berry Viburnum lentago 

Flowers creamy white and very fragrant. Foliage light 

glossy green. Fruit bluish black. Attracts birds. 4 to 
5 ft., 60 cts. 

Common Snowball Viburnum opulus slerilis 

Round masses of creamy white flowers in early June. 

4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. 

PURPLE FLOWERS 
Smoke Bush Rhus cotinus 

Attractive round leaves. Large numbers of misty- 
looking grayish purple flowers appear like a cloud of 
smoke in early June. 4 to 5 ft., 75 cts. 

Hungarian Lilac Syringa josikaea 

Glossy dark leaves. Flowers appear in late June, after 
other lilacs have faded. 4 to 5 ft., 60 cts. 



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VARIETIES VALUABLE FOR BARK, LEAF AND 
FRUIT EFFECT 
Bailey's Dogwood Cornns haiJeiji 

White flowers nearly all summer. Branches dark red, 
very effective m winter. White berries attract birds. 
4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. 

Golden Hazel Corylus avellnna aurca 

Yellow leaves make it a good plant for dusty places. 
4 to 5 ft., 50 ets. 

tEnglish Privet Ligustrum vulgare 

Small white flowers followed by large clusters of shiny 
black showy fruit. Valuable hedge plant. See page S-Z. 
3 to 4 ft., 30 cts. 

Purple-leaved Plum Prunua jrissardi 

Insignificant pink flowers. Valuable for its deep purple 
leaves which retain their color until late in the fall. 5 
to 6 feet, 75 cts. 

tBuckthom Rhnmnus cnthartira 

Foliage dark green, branches spiny. Attractive small 
black fruit. Good hedge plant. See page 'i'i. 4 to 5 
ft., 40 cts. 



Pink-fruited Spindle Tree Euonymus hungeana 

Kruit pink, opening so as to show its red seeds. Very 
.showy. Attracts birds. 5 to 6 ft., 75 cts. 

Carolina Buckthorn Rhamnus caroliniana 

Leaves dark green turning to yeflow orange and red. 

Red berries turn black in fall. Attracts birds. 4 to 5 
ft., 40 cts. 

tSmooth Sumac RMis glabra 

Hark smooth. Very striking in autumn with its deep 
brick red seeds and crimson leaves. 4 to 5 ft., 60 cts. 

tArrow-wood Viburnum denlalum 

Flat white clusters of flowers in June followed by black 
berries which attract birds. 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. 

Sheep-berry Viburnum lentago 

Flowers creamy white and very fragrant. Foliage light 
glossy green. Fruit bluish black. Attracts birds. 4 to 
.5 ft., 60 cts. 

tHigh-bush Cranberry Viburnum opuliix 

Flat white clusters of flowers in June followed by rcil 
berries. Attracts birds. . 4 to 5 ft, 60 cts. 



Varieties Attaining Heiglit of 6 to 10 feet 

(Should be planted about 4 feet apart with smaller shrubs as listed under Foundation Planting, for front rows). 



RED FLOWERS 
Red Tartarian Honeysuckle 

Lonicirii Inlarica grandiflora rubra 
A variety of the well known honeysuckle. Flowers are 
red with orange yellow center in June. Small red fruits 
somewhat showy. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 

PINK FLOWERS 

tCommon Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculala grandiflora 
Large cone-shaped flowers are white early in August, 
turning to deep pink shortly afterward. 3 to 4 ft., 40 
cts. 

tTartarian Honeysuckle Lonicera tatarica 

Profusion of small flowers in June. Light red fruit. 3 
to 4 ft., 40 cts. 

Large-flowered Honeysuckle 

Lonicera tatarica grandiflora rosea 
Similar to preceding. Flowers larger. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 

Chinese Cherry Prunus tomentosa 

Stems covered with small flowers in May before leaves 
appear. Small edible fruit borne in abundance. At- 
tracts birds. 3 to 4 ft., 30 cts. 

Rosa Acacia Robinia hispida 

Beautiful rose colored flowers in May and June. Very 
fine when in bloom. 3 to 4 ft., 60 cts. 

YELLOW FLOWERS 
tCommon Barberry Berberis vulgaris 

Golden Yellow flowers in June and brilliant red berries 
in autumn. 3 tn 4 ft., 40 cts. 

tSiberian Dogwood Cornus siberica 

Small flowers in June. Large handsome leaves. Blood 
red stems contrast well against snow. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. 

tGreen-twigged Golden Bell Forsylhia viridissima 

Abundant flowers in early May. Bark, green. 3 to 4 
ft. 30 cts. 



Burning Bush Enonymus alat/i 

Flowers small in May and June. Wood corky. Smooth 
foliage turns into a mass of flame in fall. Bears a few 
red berries. Wry symmetrical. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 

Yellow Flowered Honeysuckle Lonicera tatarirn albida 

Blooms May and June. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 

tFragrant Sumac Rhus aromatica 

Small flowers in eariy May. Leaves aromatic, turning 
deep crimson in fall. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 

PURPLE FLOWERS 

Common Lilac Syringa vulgaris 

Large flowers abundant in May. Leaf heart-shaped, dark 
green. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 

WHITE FLOWERS 
Button Bush Cephalanlhus occidenlalis 

Dense creamy-white flowers from July to September. 3 
to 4 ft., 35 cts. 

fSilky Dogwood Cornus sericea 

Flowers in June and July. Blue berries in October. 
Stems reddish. 3 to 4 ft., 30 cts. 

American Red Osier Cornus stolonifera 

Flowers in June. Blood red stems attractive against 
snow. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. 

White Tartarian Honeysuckle 

Lonicera tatarica grandiflora alba 
Flowers in May and June. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts 

Pearl Bush Exochorda gra7idiflora 

Large loose clusters of flowers in May. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 

Elderberry Sambucus canadensis 

Broad flat clusters of flowers in June and JiJy, followed 
by black berries in September from which a fine wine 
can be made. Berries attract birds. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 



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WHITE FLOWERS 
Golden Elderberry Sambucus nigra aurea 

Similar to preceding. Leaves golden yellow. Good for 
du.sty places. 3 to 4 ft., 40 ct.s. 



Syringa vulgaris alba 
Leaves heart-shaped, 



Common White Lilac 

Large flowers abundant in May. 
dark green. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 

VARIETIES VALUABLE FOR BARK, LEAF 
OR BERRY EFFECT 
tRed Chokeberry Aronia arbutifolia 

Red berries and crimson leaves in autumn. Attracts 
birds. See page 43. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 

Black Chokeberry Aronia melanocarpa 

Black berries in fall. Attractive to birds. See page 43. 
3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 

Bush Aralia Aralia pi-ntaphyllo 

Beautiful dark green, fivc-lobed leaves which remain on 
spiny stems late in fall. Inconspicuous yellowish green 
flowers. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. 

tCommon Barberry Berberis vulgaris 

Golden yellow flowers in Spring. Crimson berries which 
attract birds remain on stems in fall and most of the 
winter. Foliage red in fall. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 

tPurple-leaved Barberrj' Berberis vulgaris purpurea 

Similar to Common Barberry. Leaves purple. Fruit 
purple. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 

Siberian Dogwood Cornus sibcrica 

Small yellow flowers in June. Large handsome leaves. 
Bark is brilliant red during winter. Fine contrast against 
snow. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. 



fSilky Dogwood 

White flowers in June and 
Stems reddish. 3 to 4 ft. 



Cornus sericea 
July. Blue berries in October. 
30 cts. 



American Red Osier Cornus stohnifera 

White flowers in June. Hlood red stems attractive 
against snow. 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. 

Yellow-stemmed Osier Cornus stolonifera lutea 

Bright red stems make it very sliowy after leaves fall. 
Contrasts well against red stemmed varieties. 3 to 4 
ft., 50 cts. 



tBlueberry I' accinium corymbosum 

Small urn-shaped, waxy flowers sometimes tinged with 
pink. Blue-black edible berries in July. Brilliant 
scarlet leaf effect in autumn. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 

Single Japanese Snowball Viburnum lomcntosum 

Flowers 2 to 3 inches broad in June. Fruit red turning 
to black. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 

Burning Bush Enonymus alala 

Small yellow flowers in May and June. Smooth leaves 
turn brilliant red and orange hues in fall, making a mass 
of flame. Bears few red berries. Very symmetrical 
grower. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 



Ilex verticillata 
upright. Foliage light green. 



Winter Berry 

\'i'ry bushy. Brai 

Holds its scarlet berries until midwinter. Attracts birds. 

See page 43. 3 to 4 ft., 60 cts. 

Chinese Cherry Prunus tomentosa 

Stems covered with small pink blossoms in May before 

leaves appear. Small edible cherries borne in abundance. 

Attracts birds. See page 43. 3 to 4 ft., 30 cts. 

tFragrant Sumac Rhus aromatica 

Small yellow flowers in early May. Aromatic leaves turn 
dark crimson in autumn. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 

Elderberry Sambucus canadensis 

Broad flat clusters of white flowers in June and July. 
Black berries in September from which a fine wine can 
be made. Attracts birds. See page 43. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 

Golden Elderberry Sambucus nigra aurea 

Similar to the preceding. Leaves golden yellow. Valuable 
for dusty places. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 

fNinebark Spiraea opulifolia 

Shaggy bark. Most rapid growing shrub we list. Valu- 
able for quick results. 4 to 5 ft., 45 cts. 

fGolden Ninebark Spiraea opulifolia aurea 

Similar to preceding. Leaves yellow. Good for dusty 
places. 4 to 5 ft., 45 cts. 

tBlueberry Vaccinium corymbosum 

LIrn-shaped white flowers, tinged with pink in June. 
Bluish black edible berries in July. Brilliant scarlet 
fall leaf coloring. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 



Deciduous Trees for Screen Plantings 

The two following varieties are the l>est for this purpose. x\ltlioiigh not long lived 
they are rapid growing and give (juick results. 

It is often advisable to plant these trees between small evergreens planted for screen 
purposes. By the time the evergreens have grown large enough to be effective, these trees 
have come to the end of their usefulness and can be removed. 

Carolina Poplar Populus dcltoUlcs 

Pyramidal in form. Bark grayish green. Foliage heart-shaped, bright green. Also valuable for shade. See page 39. 
8 to 10 feet, $0.60. 
10 to 1^ feet, $0.75. 

Lombardy Poplar Populus fastigiala 

A tall tree. Branches grow n))right and form a narrow tree giving very little shade. We grow this variety leaving the lower 
branches on, thus making a tree which will make a screen near tlie ground as well as near the top. Leaves light green. 

8 to 10 feet, $0.75. 
10 to 12 feet, $1.00. 
12 to 14 feet, $1.25. 



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Evergreens for Screen Planting 



29 



This purpose reqii 
larger in the back row) 
also be used here for the 

American Arborvitae 

See page 54. 
Pea-fruited Cypress 

Sec page ")3. 
Golden Pea-fruited Cypress 

See page 53, 
Golden Plumed Cypress 

See page 53. 
Balsam Fir 

See page 50. 
White Fir 

See page 50 
Frazer's Fir 

See page 50. 
Douglas' Fir 

See page 50. 
American Hemlock 

See page 55. 



ires the use of tlie larger sizes (5 to 6 feet or 6 to 7 feet, or even 
for quick effect. Sizes listed under "Foundation Planting" may 
front rows, making a border planting. 



Thuya occideninlis aiirea 

Retinispora pisifera 

Rdiiiispora pisifera aurca 

lifflniiiportL pliimofia aurea 

Ahicx balsamea 

Allies cimrulor 

Abies frascri 

Pseudotsuga laxifnUa 

Tsuga cunu'Ieiisis 



Red Cedar 

See page 51. 
Austrian Pine 

See page 52. 
Jack Pine 

Sec page Si. 
White Pine 

See page 53. 
White Spruce 

See page Si. 
Engleman's Spruce 

See page 5i. 
Norway Spruce 

See page 52. 
Colorado Green Spruce 

See page 52. 
Roster's Blue Spruce 

See page 5i. 



Juniperus virginiana 

Piiius austriaca 

Piitus divaricala 

Pinus strobus 

Picea alba 

Picea eiigelmanni 

Picea excelsa 

Picea pungens 

Picea pungens kosleriana 




A field of Evergreens at the Framingham Nurseries. In foreground 
are smaller kinds suitable for foundation and border planting. 
In background some of the columnar varieties listed below. 

Evergreens for Service -yard Screens 

American Arborvitae 

Narrow cone or column. Densely branched. Thrives in ordinary soils. 
5 to G feet, plant every 21 inches, $17.50 per ten. 
G to 7 feet, plant every 24 inches, $25.00 per ten. 

Peabody's Golden Arborvitae 

A variety of the preceding with yellow foliage. 

5 to 6 feet, plant every 21 inches, $17.50 per ten. 

6 to 7 feet, plant every 24 inches, $25.00 per ten. 

Pyramidal Arborvitae 

Xciy narrow cone or column. Dense and compact 

5 to 6 feet, plant every 15 inches, $35.00 per ten. 

6 to 7 feet, plant every 18 inches, $50.00 per ten. 



Thuya occidentalis 



Thuya occidentalis aurea 



Thuya occidentalis pyramidalis 
Foliage rich dark green which does not change appreciably in winter. 



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Wind-Breaks 







Following along this subject, 
we natura% reach the more 
specific use of shrubbery for 
Wind-Breaks. 

Are the cold, penetrating 
winds of Winter permitted to 
rush with unbroken force 
against your house from the 
north and west? If so, it may 
be that not infrequently you 
are forced to inconvenience 
and considerable unnecessary 
expense in keeping your home 
at a comfortable temperature. 
Also the snow is apt to be 
blown about the house_in un- 
gainly, troublesome drifts, 
covering paths and giving a 
generally forlorn, bleak ap- 
pearance to the entire place 
— something as is pictured in 
Sketch No. 12. 

If such is the case, it is entirely unnecessary. There is a very simple but certain 
preventive available. Plant a high hedge, or Wind-break, of Framingham Evergreens, as 
shown in Sketch No. 13. 











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Then, to give a neat, semi-formal effect, 
trim off the tops and sides like this: — 







If a close, dense hedge is desired, plant the 
Evergreens in a single line so that their 
branches intermingle as in Sketch^No. 14. 

Or, if you prefer a more informal Windbreak, jilant the Evergreens in a staggered row- 
as in Sketch No. 16. 




This type of Windbreak should be sheared 
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It is really astonishing what an amount of improvement can be effected by following 
either of these suggestions for Windbreak planting. The house is kept snugger and more 
comfortable, and the surrounding grounds comparatively free of troublesome snow drifts. 



The most satisfactory windbreaks are made from 
Evergreens, as they retain foliage all winter long. Ou account 
of the fact that deciduous trees and shrubs lose their leaves 
in the Fall, their value for windbreak purposes is so small 
that we shall not discuss them in this connection. 

Windbreaks may be made in either of two ways. 

1. An informal planting, preferably of at least two 
staggered rows. Trees should not be trimmed, but left 
to grow naturally. The varieties mentioned on page 29 
for Evergreen Screen Plantings are suitable for this 
purpose. 

2. Large hedges. This makes a closer windbreak and 
is more suitable for small house lots. The following 
varieties are best for this purpose. Should be planted 
very close so that the branches intermingle. 



Norway Spruce Ficea excelsa 

Hroad pyramid, graceful. Rapid growing, attains 
7.5 feet. Foliage dense, dark green. Very successful 
in cold climates. 

5 to 6 feet, tall, should be planted i feet apart center 
to center. $20.00 per ten; $175.00 per hundred. 

6 to 8 feet tall, should be planted i\-2 feet apart. $30.00 
per ten; $2.50.00 per hundred. 

8 to 10 feet tall, should be planted a feet apart. $-12. .50 
per ten; .$350.00 per hundred. 

American Arborvitae T'tuya occidentalis 

Narrow cone or column. Densely branched. Thrives 
in ordinary soils. 

5 to 6 feet tall, should be planted 21 inches apart center 
to center. $17.50 per ten; $150.00 per hundred. 
G to 7 feet tall, plant 24 inches center to center. $25.00 
per ten; $225.00 per hundred. 

7 to 8 feet tall, plant 27 inches apart center to center. 
$35.00 per ten; $300.00 per hundred. 



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Protective Plantings 



People who live near a school house invariably experience the annoyance of having 
the children walk along the edges of their lawns and wearing away the grass. Or where a 
house is on a much-used street, not only children but the grown-up passers by are more than 
frequently guilty of the same thing. In such cases the use of wire wickets or other such 
devices generally proves but temporary in its effect. A hedge is the proper remedy. 

A hedge may be either formal or informal, as ilhustrated in Sketches No. 17 and 

No. 18. ' 

Hedges — formal and infornuxl — can be made of the deciduous shrubs below and 
on Page 34; or of the Evergreens, described on Page 34. Varieties marked with dagger 
(t) are suitable for seashore planting. 



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privacy, dignity, and distinction to the estate on which it is planted. 



Hedges 



Deciduous Shrubs for Hedges 

Berberis thunbergii fChinese Privet 



tJapanese Barberry 

Small, slow-growing, spreading; branchlets drooping. 
Makes a dense round, broad hedge, which, on account 
of its thorns is never molested by dogs or children. 
Leaves small, round, turning scarlet in autumn. Bears 
quantities of crimson berries which remain until late 
winter. Attracts birds. Can be trimmed into any 
shape. Should be planted every M inches. 
18 to 24 inch plants, $15.00 per hundred. 
24 to 30 inch plants, $20.00 per hundred. 

fCockspur Thorn Crataegus crus-galli 

Handsome dark glossy leaves. Stout thorns 2 inches 
and more in length. Makes a positive barrier to tres- 
passers. Should be planted every 24 inches. 

5 to 6 feet, $75.00 per hundred. 

6 to 8 feet, $90.00 per hundred. 

California Privet Liguslrum omliJoUum 

The best known of all hedge plants. Leaves dark green and 
shining. Makes a tall narrow hedge which can be made 
broader by severe pruning. Somewhat tender, but worth 
planting on account of its great beauly. 

2 to 3 feet, $10.00 per hundred. 

3 to 4 feet, $15.00 per hundred. 

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Liguslrum ibota 
The hardiest and most graceful of all privets. Makes a 
broad hedge of medium height and withstands shearing 
perfectly. Plant every 12 inches. 

2 to 3 feet, $12.00 per hundred. 

3 to 4 feet, $15.00 per hundred. 

fRegel's Privet Liguslrum ibota regelianum 

Similar to the preceding but broader and shorter. 
18 to 24 inch $15.00 per hundred. Plant every 15 inches. 
24 to 30 inch, $20.00 per hundred. Plant every 20 inches 

tEnglish Privet Liguslrum vulgare 

Makes a broad, tall hedge. White flowers in June 
followed by large clusters of shiny black berries. Plant 
every 12 inches. 

2 to 3 feet, $12.00 per hundred. 

3 to 4 feet, $15.00 per hundred. 

tBuckthorn Rhamnus cathartica 

Foliage dark green. Branches spiny, .\ttractive small 
black fruit. Plant every 18 inches. 

4 to 5 feet, $25.00 per hundred. 

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HEDGES 



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Informal Hedge, the slii'ubs left to grow naturally. 






Sketch No. 18 

Formal Hedge, made by trinuning the tops and sides. 
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HEDGES 



Flowering Shrubs for Hedges 



Japanese Quince Cydonia japonica 

Pink flowers in March and April. Compact and dense. 
Branches thorny. May be allowed to grow large or can 
be kept small by pruning which does not affect the bloom. 
Plant 15 or 18 inches apart. 
!e to 3 feet, $25.00 per hundred. 
3 to 4 feet, $35.00 per hundred. 

Maule's Japanese Quince Cydonia japonica maiilei 

Similar to preceding. Flowers yellow orange. Plant 

every 15 inches. 

18 to 24 inches, $25.00 per hundred. 



Red Japanese Quince 

Similar to Japanese Quince 

15 inches. 

2 to i}4 feet, $25.00 per hundred 



Cydonia japonica iiinbilicala 
Flowers red. Plant every 



Lemoine's Deutzia Deuizia lemoinei 

I^ure white single flowers in large clusters. Completely 
cover the shrub in May and June, (trows up to four 
feet tall and four feel broad. Makes a round hedge 
which needs very little trimming Plant every 18 inches. 
18 to 24 inches, $20.00 per hundred. 
2 to 3 feet, $25.00 per hundred. 



tJapanese Rose Kosa niyusa 

Foliage glossy dark green. Flowers single red, fragrant 
June to December. Stems densely covered with slender 
thorns. Large bright scarlet fruit in fall and winter 
attracts birds. Especially adapted to seashore planting. 
Plant every 15 to 18 inches. 
2 to Sl4 feet, $20.00 per hundred. 
23^ to 3 feet, $30.00 per hundred. 

tWhite Japanese Rose 

Similar to preceding. Flowers white, 
or 18 inches. 

2 to 2} 2 feet, $20.00 per hundred. 
2K to 3 feet, $30.00 per hundred. 

tEverblooming Spiraea 

Covered with pink flowers in flat panicles in July and 

August. Makes a low hedge which cannot be trimmed 

smooth without hurting the bloom. Plant every 18 

inches. 

18 to 24 inches, $20.00 per hundred. 

2 to 3 feet, $25.00 per hundred. 

fCrimson Everblooming Spiraea 

Spiraea binnalda Anthony Walerer 
Similar to the preceding. Flowers crimson. Plant every 
18 inches. 
18 to 24 inches, $30.00 per hundred. 



Rosa rugosa alba 
Plant every 15 



Spiraea burnaida 



Evergreens for Hedges 



American Arborritae 

Narrow cone or column. 



Thuya occidentaiis 
Densely branched. Makes a 



tall hedge ultimately, but can be kept back for years, 
if desired, by shearing. 

3 to 4 feet, plant every 15 inches, $9.00 per ten; $80.00 
per hundred 

4 to 5 feet, plant every 20 inches, $12.50 per ten; $100.00 
per hundred. 

5 to 6 feet, plant every 25 inches, $17.60 per ten; $150.00 
per hundred. 



Siberian Arborvitae Thuya occidentaiis siberica 

Broad cone. Very dense and bushy. Foliage dark 
steel-gray green. Extremely hardy on a wide range 
of soils. Makes a broad hedge of medium height which 
withstands hard shearing. 

2 to 2J>2 feet tall, plant every 14 inches, $12.50 per ten; 
$100.00 per hundred. 

i}/2 to 3 feet tall, plant every 18 inches, $17.50 per ten; 
$150.00 per hundred. 

3 to 4 feet, plant every 24 inclies, $25.00 per ten; $200.00 
per hundred. 



Globe Arborvitae Thuya occidentaiis globosa 

Low, slow-growing, dense, globe-shaped. Foliage bright 
green; bronze in %vinter. 
15 to 18 inches, plant every 15 inches, $8.00 per ten; 

$60.00 per hundred. 
18 to 24 inches, plant every 18 inches, $10.00 per ten; 

$80.00 per hundred. 

Irish Juniper Juniperus communis hibernica 

Very narrow column. Dense. Foliage light grayish 
green. Makes a tall and very narrow hedge. 

3 to 4 feet, plant every 12 inches, $17.50 per ten; $150.00 
per hundred. 

4 to 5 feet, plant every 15 inches, $25.00 per ten; $200.00 
per hundred. 



Norway Spruce Picea excelsa 

Broad pyramid, graceful. Rapid growing but may be 
kept comparatively small, if desired, for many years by 
shearing. When it does finally grow tall it is valuable 
as a windbreak. 

2 to 3 feet, plant every 15 inches, $7.50 per ten; $60.00 
per hundred. 

ij to 4 feet, plant every 20 inches, $10.00 per ten; $75.00 
])er hundred. 



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Shade Planting 



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After the necessary foundation, screen, and protective plantings have been properly 
accomplished, it is generally discovered that a bit of shade about the house, at \'arious 
points on the lawn, would be welcome. The inviting presence of well-formed Shade Trees 
is always an appreciable addition to the dignity and impression of any grounds; and such 
trees grow to become ahnost as well known friends. 

The location of the house in respect to the street governs to great extent the placing 
of Shade Trees. 

Where the house is on the north side of the street and close to it, Sketch No. 19 
illustrates a good plan to follow in setting out shade trees : — 





Sketch No. 19 



Sketch No. 20 



The row of trees on the west side block out the tiring rays of the afternoon sun. 
Where the house is some distance from the street, trees near the house will shade it while 
trees near the street not only dignify and dress the grounds, but afford comfort to passers 
by as well as providing a partial screen against dust, etc., as in Sketch No. 20. 



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When the house is on the south side of the street, an arrangement such as in Sketch 
No. 21 is good. 

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36 SHADE PLANTING 

The row of trees next to the street, although not sheading the house, shades the side 
walk, acts as a dust screen, and also gives the house a good setting — as in Sketch No. 22: — 




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When the house is on the east side of street, vSketeh No. 23 (as follows) applies: — 
If the house is on the west side of street, the same general plan as laid down in Sketch 
No. 23 applies — but reversed to correspond with change of position. 



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Other trees may be added on the north and east (or west if house is on west side of 
street) which, while not shading the house, will balance the planting, further dress the grounds, 
as well as shade the lawn. 

Shade trees are listed and discussed on Pages 37 and 39. In selecting, all that is 
necessary to do is to consult the rule of distances given there, in relation to the spaces to 
be planted. 

These trees should be planted from 30 to 40 feet apart. If trees are already planted 
on part of your street, conform to the distances between the trees already planted. 

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SHADE PLANTING 



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Whei'e trees are to he planted about the liouse, they may be planted as near as 20 
feet apart. The distance apart shoidd l)e partly determined by the parts of the house or 
lawn you desire to shade. By planting 20 feet apart immediate shade is provided. As 
trees grow larger, every other one may be removed. 




The cool, inviting shade of the Sugar Maple. 
Trees like this grow to be real friends. 



Shade Trees 

*Varieties marked with a star are those best suited for street planting. 

Silver Maple Acer dasycarpum 

Foliage light green, silvery beneath; most rapid-growing 
Maple, hardv; largely used for street jjlanting. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.00. 
12 to 14 ft., $1.50. 
Larger sizes, $2.00 to $10.00. 



Red, or Swamp Maple 

Excellent habit. Scarlet flowers in early 
foliage, gorgeous color in autumn. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.75. 
12 to 14 ft., $2.50. 



Acer rubrum 
spring; dense 



*Norway Maple Acer platanoides 

A large, handsome tree, with round, spreading head; 
broad, dark green foliage; very hardy. Especially 
adapted for street and seashore planting. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.25. 
12 to 14 ft., $1.75. 
14 to 16 ft., $2.50. 
Larger sizes, $3.50 to $15.00. 



*Sugar Maple Acer saccharum 

E.xcellent street and shade tree, upright and dense 
growth; foliage turning bright yellow and scarlet in 
autumn. Does well in almost every soil. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.25. 
12 to 14 ft., $1.75. 
14 to 16 ft., $2.50. 
Larger sizes $3.50 to $10.00. 



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SHADE TREES 



Horse Chestnut Aescidus hippocaslanum 

Large tree of regular outline. Blooms in May; flowers 
white, tinged with red, growing in panicles 8 to 10 in. 
long; very showy. 
8 to 10 ft., $1.50. 
10 to 12 ft., $2.00. 
Larger sizes, $3.00 to $15.00. 

Double White-flowering Horse Chestnut 

Aesciihis hippocaslanum Jlorc plena ulba 
Double flowers; white and pink, in larger panicles than 
the Hippocaslanum; boars no fruit. 
10 to 12 ft., $2.50. 
12 to U ft., $3.50. 



Red-flowering Horse Chestnut Aesculus rubicunda 

Very desirable and attractive variety; the foliage is 
dark; flowers red; highly ornamental. 
6 to 8 ft., $1.75. 

European White Birch Belula alba 

Graceful tree, with spray-like branches and silvery 
bark ; very effective in winter; assumes an elegant, 
drooping habit. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.25. 
12 to \i ft., $1.75. 




A street well planted with a variety of shade trees. Few things will do 
more to improve the appearance and value of residential real estate. 
Pholo by courtesy of the House Beautiful Pub. Co.. Inc. 



Weeping Cut-leaved Birch Behda alba laciniata 

One of the most popular of the weeping trees. Foliage 
deeply cut, drooping in the most picturesque manner; 
silvery white bark; vigorous growth. 
8 to 10 ft., $1.75. 
10 to 12 ft., $2.50. 

Black Birch Betvla lenta 

Trunk dark reddish brown; young bark aromatic, with 
agreeable flavor; handsome round headed pendulous 
branches when older; attractive in spring, with its 
long staminate catkins; leaves heart shaped. 

8 to 10 ft., $1.00. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.25. 

Yellow Birch Betula iutca 

Resembles the preceding; bark is silvery gray or light 
orange: leaves hairy along the veins beneath; one of the 
most valuable forest trees in the northern states. .\ 
blaze of gold in autumn. 
6 to 8 ft., $1.25. 
a to 10 ft., $1.75. 



Canoe, or Paper Birch littnla papyrifcra 

Ornamental tree, with very white trunk and loose, 
graceful head when older; leaves large and handsome. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.50 
12 to 14 ft., $2.00 

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Western Catalpa Catalpa speciosa 

Tall and hardy; well adapted to forest and ornamental 
planting; white flowers. 
Similar to those of the Chinese catalpa. 
8 to 10 ft. $0.75. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.00. 

American Beech Fagus grandifolia 

\ magnificent tree; large, spreading growth; symmetri- 
cal; smooth gray bark attractive in Winter. 
8 to 10 feet, $2.50. 
10 to 12 ft., $3.50. 

Purple-leaved Beech Fagus sylvatica pnrpnrea 

A purple-leaved variety of the preceding. 

5 to 8 ft., $2.00. 
8 to 10 ft., $3.00. 

European Beech Fagus sylvatica 

Choice and beautiful tree; retains foliage very late; 
excellent for screen. 

6 to 8 ft., $1.50. 
8 to 10 ft., $2.25. 

White Ash Fraxinus alba 

Well-known native variety, with straight, clean trunk; 



soft, mellow green foliage when young. 
8 to 10 ft., $1.00. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.25. 

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SHADE TREES 



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Rivers' Purple Beech Fagns sylralica piirpuna rii-crsi 

The finest of all purple-leaved trees; eompaet, sym- 
metrical growth; crimson foliage early in the spring, 
changing to dark purple in the summer. 

6 to 7 ft., $3.00. 

7 to 8 ft., $4.00. 

*Tulip Tree, or Whitewood Liriodendron tulipifcra 

A large tree; smooth bark; glossy, light green, fiddle- 
shaped leaves; branches spreading. The flowers are 
Tulip-like, of a greenish-yellow color, blotched with 
orange. 
8 to 10 ft., $1.25. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.75. 

Silver Poplar PopiiIu.t alba 

From Europe. Rapid growth and spreading habit ; 
leaves glossy above and white as snow beneath. Flour- 
ishes in any soil. 

8 to 10 ft., $1.00. 

Gray Poplar Populus alba cancscens 

A broad-leaved variety; the young shoots are very gray 
and woolly. Useful for foliage effects in large plantings. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.25. 

Carolina Poplar Populus dclloides 

A popular tree where shade is wanted quickly; pyramidal 
in form; bark gray-green; foliage heait shaped, and 
of a bright green color; very valuable for shade. 

Lombardy Poplar Populus fasligiala 

A well-known, upright and extremely rapid grower; 
leaves bright, pale green, lighter beneath; indispensable 
in landscape gardening; as it tends to relieve the ordi- 
nary monotonous outlines of most other trees; largely 
used for screen purposes. 
8 to 10 ft., $0.75. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.00. 
12 to 14 ft., $1.25. 

Simon's Poplar Populus siynonii 

A strong tree, with large, glossy leaves like Balsam 
Poplar. A distinct, quick growing variety; valuable for 
windbreaks and seashore planting. 
8 to 10 ft., $0.75. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.00. 

White Oak Qiiercus alba 

One of the noblest trees of the Northern States. Beauti- 
ful park tree; foliage assumes a violet-purple color in 
the fall. 

6 to 8 ft., $2.00. 
8 to 10 ft., $3.00. 

*Scarlet Oak Quercus coccinea 

Especially valuable for its brilliant scarlet fall color. 

Grows well in dry situations. Leaves are large and 
feathery. 



*Pin Oak Quercus paiuslris 

Peculiarly handsome tree when young; used for avenues. 
Leaves deep green, turning to red in the fall, finely 
divided. Drooping branches. Grows rapidly and 
prefers somewhat moist soil. Fibrous rooted and trans- 
plants well. Superb lawn tree. 

8 to 10 ft., $2.00. 
10 to 12 ft., $2.50. 

Red Oak Quercus rubra 

A broad tree of rapid growth; large, rich foliage, which 
turns to a bronzy red in the fall. Deservedly popular. 

8 to 10 ft., $1.50. 
10 to 12 ft., $2.25. 

European Mountain Ash Sorbus aucuparia 

Fine tree, bearing clusters of scarlet berries from July 
to winter, making it very attractive. 
8 to 10 ft., $1.25. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.75. 

Oak-leaved Mountain Ash Sorbus quercifolia 

Pyramidal habit; Oak-like leaves, green above and 
woolly underneath. 
8 to 10 ft., $1.25. 

•Crimean Linden Tilia dasyshjia 

Leaves to\igh and leathery; dark, glossy green above 
and pale beneath, with tufts of brown hairs on the 
axils of the principal veins; bright yellow bark in winter. 
12 to 14 ft., $3.00. 
14 to 16 ft., $4.00. 

♦European Linden Tilia evropaea 

Very fine pyramidal tree of large size, having large 
leaves and fragrant flowers. Very desirable. 
10 to 12 ft., $2.00. 
12 to 14 ft., $2.50. 

*Small-leaved European Linden Tilia europaea parvifolia 
Of slower growth, leaves small, thin, cordate, green 
above, silvery beneath, with tufts of rusty hairs in the 
axils of the veins. Blossom very sweet scented. 
8 to 10 ft., $1.50. 
10 to 12 ft., $2.00. 

'American Elm Ulmua americana 

Lofty and spreading, with drooping branches. Most 
common and beautiful of the Elms. 
8 to 10 ft., $1.00. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.20. 

♦English Elm Ulmus eampestris 

Round-topped and sometimes open-headed tree. Often 
used for avenues. Foliage dark green, remaining several 
weeks longer than that of the American, and is more 
delicately cut. 
12 to 14 ft., $2.50. 



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Piazza and Pergola Plantings 



In the creation of attractive piazza "cozy-corners," back or front yard arbor-ways, 
and the simpler forms of garden pergolas, the plants listed under this classification comprise 
varieties suitable for the most effective, practical results. In planting, a trellis of some kind 
is always necessary for the plants to train upon. Piazza trellises can be very easily and 
inexpensively constructed of wire or painted laths — the simpler the better, as it is desirable 




A Piazza *' cozy-corner " giving seclusion, beauty, 
comfort and protection against summer dust. 

to keep the trellis- work as unobstrusive as possible. In planning the construction of arbors, 
it is of course largely a matter for personal taste and judgment in conjunction with the 
exigencies of existing conditions such as available space, location, etc. alway bearing 
in mind, however, that until the plants are fairly well along in growth, the base trellis-work 
must l)e sufficiently fine to permit speedy climbing. 



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Vines and Other Climbing Plants 



Actinidia Actinidia argutii 

A strong growing Japanese vine with rather large leaves. 
Flowers white with purple center. Fruit is yellow 
edible, of sweet flavor. 3 years, 40 cts. 

Trumpet Vine Bignonia radicans 

A hardy, high climbing plant bearing large scarlet-orange 
trumpet shaped flowers in August. Foliage handsome 
dark green. 2 years, 35 cts. 

Japanese Clematis Clcmutis paniculala 

One of the best vines. Luxuriant grower. Blooms 
profusely in summer; flowers are white, medium size, 
fragrant. Perfectly hardy. Grows well on a trellis, i 
year plants, 30 cts. 

Hybrid Large-Flowering Clematis, all varieties, i 
years. .50 cts. each. 

Clematis Duchess of Edinburgh, 

Flowers double white, sweet-scented. 



Clematis Henryi, 

Free blooming. Flowt 



large, creamy white. 



Clematis Jackmanni, 

Flowers velvety purple. 
Clematis Madam Baron Veillard, 

Flowers crimson. 
Clematis Madam Edouard Andre, 

F'lowers unique tint of soft pink. 

Chinese Honeysuckle Lonicera brachypoda 

Foliage dark green and remains until very late. Flowers 
yellow and crimson colored, fragrant, i years 30 cts. 

Hall's Honeysuckle Lonicera brachypoda halliana 

Vigorous grower. Fragrant, yellow and white flowers 
from midsummer until frost. '2 years, 30 cts 

Purple Wistaria Wistaria chinensis 

Hardy, fast-growing. Foliage compound, pale green. 
Long clusters of purplish pea-shaped flowers in May. 
•1 years 75 cts. 

White Wistaria Wistaria chinensis alba 

A white-flowered variety of the i)receding. 4 years 75 cts. 



Climbing Roses 



Baltimore Belle. A fine old variety. Fine white with blush 
center; very full and double. 40 cts. 

Crimson Rambler. The foliage is rich, dark green; the 
growth rapid and diverse, but its great beauty is when 
the plant is covered with a profusion of the brightest 
crimson, partly double flowers which remain on a long 
time. 35 cts. each; extra heavy, 50 cts. 

Dorothy Perkins. This is a splendid new shell-pink climbing 
rose. It has the same strong habit of growth as the 
Crimson Rambler, and the flowers are borne in clusters 
of thirty or forty, sometimes fifty or sixty. The flowers 
are large for a Rose of this class, very double, and sweetly 
scented. 35 cts. each; extra heavy, 50 cts. 

Dorothy Perkins Red (Excelsa). Very double crimson- 
maroon flowers in large trusses. Of same habit as the 
above and holds its foliage better than the Crimson 
Rambler. 50 cts. 

Hiawatha. Glowing ruby-crimson, single flowers, with 
petals shading to pure white at the base. This delight- 
ful new Rambler has evoked much favorable comment. 
50 cts. 

Pink Rambler (Euphrosyne). Possesses the same valu- 
able features found in the White Rambler, from which 
it differs only in color of flower, which is a brilliant 
light carmine. 50 cts. 



Lady Gay. The flowers — in large, loose clusters — are of 
a delicate cherry-pink color, fading to soft tinted-white. 
The effect of a i)lant in full liloom, with the combination 
of soft white flowers, cherry-pink buds, and dee]) green 
foliage, is indeed charming. It is perfectly hardy. 50 
cts. 

Queen of Prairie. Bright rose-color; large, compact and 
globular; a very profuse bloomer. One of the best. 
Foliage large and quite deeply serrated, 40 cts. 

Tausendschon. A recent introduction which comes 
to us very highly recommended, making growths in a 
season of over ten feet, which are almost devoid of 
thorns. It bears its flowers in immense clusters; in color 
a soft pink when first opening, changing to a carmine- 
rose on the reverse as they fully expand. 50 cts. 

White Rambler (Thalia). Flowers are in the size of a 
silver quarter, perfectly filled, very fragrant; color pure 
white, sometimes tinged with blush. Blooms in clusters. 
50 cts. 

Yellow Ramblei (Aglaia). Flowers medium size, cup- 
shaped, nearly full, sweet-scented; blooms in large 
clusters; color very light yellow. Of the class and haliil 
of the famous Crimson Rambler. 50 cts. 



Individual Specimens 



The day ha.s now gone by when single specimen trees scattered here and there 
over the lawn were considered in good taste. 

On large estates groups of several specimens may l)e planted in carefully selected 
spots. On small estates however, especially on suburban lots, the lack of space precludes 
such grouping. In such case, interesting specimens should be made into border or screen 
plantings, giving each tree or shrub more space than ordinarily used, so that it may develop 
its individual characteristics unhampered. 

The most interesting specimens are to be found among evergreens. Almost all 
the evergreens listed on pages 50 to iil are interesting for their individual characteristics. 



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INDIVIDUAL SPECIMENS 



Among deciduous trees suitable for specimen plantings are the varieties listed under 
"Shade Plantings" and the following sorts which are valuable for then- flower or leaf effect. 



Flowering Cherries Cerasus varieties 

The following cherries are recent introductions from 
Japan and have not yet acquired a common name. 

Cerasus japonica flora plena alba 
Foliage heavy and vigorous, handsome. Flowers are 
white and double in May. 6 to 7 ft., $4.00. 

Cerasus japonica flora plena rosea 
Similar to the preceding. Flowers are pink and double 
in May. 6 to 7 ft., $4.00. 

Cerasus japonica hisakura 
An improvement on the preceding. 6 to 7 ft., $5.00. 

Cerasus japonica pumila multiflora 
A dwarf, globe shaped plant grafted onto strong stems, 

5 to 6 ft. tall. The heads are from 2 to 3 feet broad. 
Branches very fine and numerous. Leaves are small 
and rich in color. Small white flowers almost completely 
cover the heads in May. $7.50 each. 

Wiiite-flowering Dogwood Cornus florida 

Native. Habit irregidar; top open and spreading. 
Usually attains about 20 ft., sometimes 40 ft. Large 
showy white flowers in May before the leaves appear. 
In autumn the grayish green foliage turns to dark red, 
which with the brilliant red berries make it one of the 
most beautiful trees of the fall season. 4 to 5 ft., $1.25. 

Red-flowering Dogwood Cornus florida rubra 

Similar to the preceding. Flowers deep rose. 3 to 4 
ft, $1.75. 

Carriere's Hawthorn Crataegus carrieri 

Foliage glossy dark green. Flowers in May. Fruit 
large, dark red, showy and hangs to the tree until late in 
the Winter. 5 to 6 ft., $1.25. 

Scarlet-fruited Thorn Crataegus coccinea 

Native. Large foliage. White blossoms in May followed 
by scarlet fruit. 5 to 6 ft., $1.00. 

Washington Thorn Crataegus cordata 

White Flowers in May and June. Beautiful fall color- 
ing of foliage. Bright red fruit. 5 to 6 ft., $1.00. 

Cockspur Thorn Crataegus crus-galli 

Foliage glossy green turning to brilliant orange and 
scarlet. White flowers in May and June. Its numerous 
long strong thorns make this plant admirable for large 
hedges where a positive barrier is desired. 5 to 6 ft., 
$1.00. 

Common Hawthorn Crataegus oxyacantha 

The celebrated English hedge plant. Flowers pure 
white, sweet scented, in May, followed by scarlet fruit. 

6 to 7 ft., $1.00. 

Double White Hawthorn 

Crataegus oxyacantha f lore plena alba 
A variety of the preceding with small double, white 
flowers. 7 to 8 ft., $2.00. 

Paul's Scarlet Thorn 

Crataegus oxyacantha f lore plena coccinea 
Similar to the preceding. Flowers large, scarlet crimson, 
very double. 4 to 5 ft., $1.00. 

Weeping Beech Fagus syhatica pendula 

A picturesque tree with long drooping branches. The 
longer limbs spread horizontally. Rich luxuriant foliage 
hangs down in masses. 5 to 6 ft., $5.00. 



Weeping Purple Beech Fagus syhatica purpurea pendula 
Similar to the preceding. Leaves purple. 5 to 6 ft., 

$7.50. 

Maidenhair Tree Ginkgo biloba 

Native of Japan. Medium size. Clean, straight trunk. 
Foliage resembles the Maidenhair Fern. 6 to 8 ft., $1.50. 

Varnish Tree Koelreuteria paniculata 

From China. Large leaves. In July produces a mass of 
showy orange-yellow flowers, followed by curious seed 
vessels. 4 to 5 ft., $1.25. 

Golden Chain Laburnum vulgare 

A small tree deriving its name from the long chains of 
golden blossoms in June. 8 to 10 ft., $2.00. 

European Larch Larix europaea 

Pyramidal tree. Terminal branchlets drooping. Foliage 
light green — similar in size and shape to Spruce foliage. 
Bears cones. 8 to 10 ft., $1.25. 

Alexander's Magnolia Magnolia alexandrina 

Large, light pink, waxy flowers early in May. Large 
dark leaves. 3 to 4 ft., $2.00. 

Lenne's Magnolia Magnolia lennei. 

Strong growing. Dark purple, cup-shaped flowers in 
April. 3 to 4 ft., $2.00. 

Purple Magnolia Magnolia purpurea 

Flowers rich purple in early spring before leaves start. 
3 to 4 ft., $2.00. 

Soulange's Magnolia Magnolia soulangeana 

One of the hardiest and most popular Magnolias. Flowers 
in April, white inside, pink outside. Foliage dense and 
glossy. 4 to 5 ft., $2.50; 5 to 6 ft., $4.00. 

Bechtel's Double-flowering Crab 

Malus floribunda ioensis 
One of the best. Double, fragrant, delicate, pink flowers, 
resembling small roses. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 

Scheidecker's Crab Malus floribunda scheideckeri 

Double, bright rose flowers. Exquisite. 4 to 5 ft., $1.25. 

Parkman's Crab Malus parkmani 

Irregular habit. Carmine colored, semi-double blossoms 
on pendulous stems. 5 to 6 ft., $2.25. 

Japanese Tree Lilac Syringa japonica 

One of the remarkable tree lilacs from Japan. Flowers 
creamy white in July. 

Showy-flowered Magnolia Magnolia speciosa 

Resembles the preceding. Flowers are smaller, later 
of appearance and deeper in color. 3 to 4 ft., $2.00. 

Hall's Magnolia Magnolia stellata 

Dwarf habit. Spreading branches. Blooms earlier than 
other Magnolias, producing double pure white fragrant 
flowers, petals long and narrow. 3 to 4 ft., $4.00. 

Flowering Crab Malus floribunda 

Flowers rose or rosy red, appearing with the leaves, 
in great abundance. Very showy. Fruit very small, 
ornamental in autumn. 4 to 5 ft., $1.00. 

Crimson Crab Malus floribunda atrosanguinea 

Profusion of crimson flowers. 4 to 5 ft., $1.00. 



INDIVIDUAL DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 

Any of the shrubs listed for foundation planting and for screen and border plant- 
ing are suitable for this purpose. Merely give more room than usual. 



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In planting trees, shrubs and vines about a place, it is well to bear in mind those 
varieties which, on account of their seeds and fruit, attract the birds; and it is advisable 
to include some of these sorts in your planting. Birds play an important part in the economy 
of nature and are an attractive feature of home surroundings. 

Persons interested in Game Preserves, should give attention to the varieties listed 
below as attractive to game birds. The subject of Game Preserves is too large to present 
in detail here. We shall be very glad to give special detailed information however to persons 
interested. 




A screen of mixed deciduous shrubs, specially selected to 
attract birds, surrounding a rose and perennial garden. Old 
fashioned charm in an entirely new-fashioned setting. 

Home gardeners who have had crops damaged by such birds as crows and sparrows 
can gain protection by planting nearby the varieties of shrubs upon which those particular 
bird-pests feed, and thus keep them away from the garden itself. 

Below we give a list of those trees, shrubs and vines which are fruit-bearing and 
furnish food for Birds; also a list of the birds which feed on the various kinds. The des- 
criptions of the plants will be found in this catalog, on pages referred to below. 



Service Berry Ametanchier canadensis 

See page '26. Attracts birds \os. 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, 17, 
20, 25. 

Virginia Creeper Ampelopsis quinquejolia 

See page 46. .\ttracts birds Nos. 2, 6, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 
18, 25. 



Berberis thunbergii 

Berberis vulgaris 

Berberis vulgaris purpurea 

Attract birds Nos. 4, 6, 9, 12, 14, 



Japanese Barberry 
Common Barberry 
Purple-leaved Barberry 

See pages 28 and 32. 
16, 17, 18, 25. 

Bittersweet Celastrus scandens 

Panicled Bittersweet Celastrus paniculatus 

See page 46. Attract birds Nos. 2, 9, 14, 16, 17, 25. 



Burning Bush 
Spindle Tree 
Pink-fruited Spindle Tree 

See pages 26 and 27. Attract bird; 



Euonymus alata 

Euonymus europaea 

Euonymus bungeana 

Nos. 2, 6, 16, 17, 25. 



Blue Dogwood 
Bailey's Dogwood 
Gray Dogwood 
Cornelian Cherry 
European Red Osier 
Silky Dogwood 
Siberian Dogwood 
American Red Osier 
Yellow-stemed Osier 
See pages 26 and 2 



Cornus alternifolia 

Cornus baileyi 

Cornus paniculata 

Cornus mascula 

Cornus sanguinea 

Cornus sericea 

Cornus siberica 

Cornus stolonifera 

Cornus stolonifera lutea 

Vttraet birds Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 

8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25. 



Common Juniper Juniperus communis 

Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana 

See page 51. Attract, birds Nos. 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 15, 

16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25. 



European Mountain Ash 
Oak-leaved Mountain Ash 



See page 39. 
18, 25. 



Sorbus aucuparia 
Sorbus quercifolia 
Attract birds Nos. 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 14, 17, 



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Bayberry 

See page 4.). Attracts birds Nos. 
17, 18, 19, H, 25. 

Buckthorn 
Carolina Buckthorn 

See page 27. Attract birds Nos 
21. 

Smooth Sumac 
Staghorn Sumac 

Sec pages ■26 and 27. Atract bird; 
8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 

Elderberry 
Golden Elderberry 

See page 28. Attract birds Nos. 
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, S 

Blueberry V 

See page 28. Attracts birds Nos. 
17, 18, 25. 



Myrica cerifera 
1, 5, 6, 9, 12, 14, 16, 

Rhamnus catharlica 

Rhamnus caroliniana 

3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 17, 



Rhus glabra 
Rhus lyphina 
; Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 
23, 24, 25. 

Sambucus canadensis 
Sambucus nigra aurea 
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 
3, 25. 

accinium coryumbosum 
3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 



Meadow Rose 
Swamp Rose 
Wild Rose 

Japanese Climbing Rose 
Shining-leaved rose 
Sweet Briar Rose 
Red-leaved Rose 
Japanese Rose 
White Japanese Rose 
Prairie Rose 
Memorial Rose 

See Page 4.j. Attract almost all of 



Rosa blanda 

Rosa Carolina 

Rosa lur.ida 

Rosa multiflora 

Rosa nilida 

Rosa rubiginosa 

Rosa riibrifolia 

Rosa rugosa 

Rosa rugosa alba 

Rosa setigera 

Rosa wichuriana 

the birds listed below. 



Arrow-wood 
Wayfaring Tree 
Sheep Berry 
High-bush Cranberry 

See pages 26 and 27. 
16, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25. 



Viburnum dentatum 

f'iburnum lantana 

V iburnum lentago 

Viburnum opulus 

.\ttract birds Nos. 2, 4, 6, 9, 14, 



KEY TO THE BIRDS 

The following is a list of the birds which feed upon the fruits of the shrubs listed above, 
correspond with those in the list of plants. 



The numbers 



1 Blackbird 

2 Bluebird 

3 Catbird 

4 Cedarbird 

5 Chickadee 



6 Crow 

7 Finch 

8 Grosbeak 

9 Grouse 
10 Jay 



11 Junco 

12 Kingbird 

13 Oriole 

14 Pheasant 

15 Phoebe 



16 Quail 

17 Robin 

18 Sparrow 

19 Swallow 

20 Tanager 



21 Thrasher 

22 Thrush 

23 Vireo 

24 Warbler 

25 Woodpecker 



Natural Plantings 



Where the home grounds are very extensive, it is often desirable to give some part 
of it up to a Natural Planting. This is done by planting those things which are native to 
the immediate regions. Varieties that are not native, but which have similar character- 
istics, may be usetl. These plantings should be made of irregular clumps made up of several 
plants of a kind — rarely more than two kinds in a group. The grouping of such a jjlanting 
requires thorough study of the surroundings. 

The following lists enumerate varieties suitable for such a purpose in New England. 
A dagger (t) indicates those varieties suitable for sea-shore planting. 



Shrubs 



Common Barberry Berberis vulgaris 

See page 28. 

fSweet Pepper Bush Clelhru alnifolia 

Rich green foliage. Spikes of creamy-white fragrant 
flowers during the greater part of summer. Thrives in 
wet places. 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 

tSweet Fern Complonia asplenifolia 

Fern-like, dark green aromatic foliage. Brownish flowers. 
.\ very low growing plant which thrives on barren and 
rockv soil. 18 to 24 inches, 35 cts. 



tGray Dogwood 

Good for damp places. See page 26. 



pan, 



culala 



American Red Osier Cornus stolonifera 

Thrives in damp places. See page 28. 

Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginica 

One of our best native shrubs. Strong growing. Showy 
yellow flowers appear after the ripening of the leaves 
in November. 3 to 4 ft., 60 cts. 

Vellow-stemmed Osier Cornus stolonifera lutea 

Prefers damp soil. See page 28. 



tWinterberry, or Black Alder 

See page 28. Prefers damp soil. 



Ilex rerlicillata 



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Shrubs (Continued) 



tBayberry Myrica ccrifem 

Low, spreading. Thrives in sandy places, and near the 
seashore. Foliage dark green, nearly evergreen, aro- 
matic. Flowers are inconspicuons, followed by white 
or grayish waxy berries. 18 to H in., 50 cts. 

tFragrant Sumac Rhu.'< uromaticu 

See page '27. 

tSmooth Sumac Rhu.'! glabra 

See page 27. 

Staghorn Sumac Rhus typhina 

See page '"2(>. 

Wild Roses Rnxa xpccicx 

Several of the species listed below are native to America. 
Others, although native elsewhere, have similar general 
characteristics. Prices, all varieties, 35 cts. each, $.3,011 
per ten of a kind. Strong field grown plants. 

Meadow Rose Roxa blaiuta 

The slender red branches are almost thornless; foliage 
oval, pale green; flowers are large, bright rose-colored, 
single; blooms in May. 

Swamp Rose Rosa nirolina 

The tall-growing Wild Rose, with single pink flowers 
during the summer months; its bright red fruit is very 
showy. 

tWild Rose Rosa ludda 

A dwarf native variety, with stems thickly covered with 
prickles; foliage dark green, shining above; flowers single, 
rosy pink about two inches across; does well on poor 
soil. 

Japanese Climbing Rose Rosa miilliflnni 

A Japanese variety of rapid growth, forming a round, 
drooping shrub when standing alone; its proper place, 
however, is mixed with other shrubbery; its single, pure 
white flowers are produced in great quantities, followed 
liy an e(|ual number of small scarlet fruit in winter. 

tShining-leaved Rose Rosa nitida 

The branches are completely covered with straight 

prickles and bristles; foliage bright green, glossy; flowers 
are highly colored bright pink. 



Red-leaved Rose Rosa rubrifolia 

Upright grower, with slender purplish branches, covered 
with glaucous bloom; foliage bluish green, tinged with 
red, and is very effective as a red foliage shrub; flowers 
scarlet in June. 

tSweet Briar Rose Rosa rubiginosa 

The well-known Sweet Briar with highly scented foliage, 
small, pink, fragrant flowers, and quantities of bright 
fruit. Blooms in June. 

Prairie Rose Rose seligera 

Large single flowers of deep rose-color. It is a climber, 
and when trained over a veranda makes a jjeautiful 

tlisplay. 

Memorial Rose Rosa nirlniiaiaua 

Used extensively for covering embankments arul stone- 
work; it creeps rapidly over the surface, forming a mat 
of dark foliage; flowers are pure white, borne in clusters 
and fragrant. 

tElderberry Sdmbnciis caiiiKlensis 

See page 28. 

fGolden Elderberry Sambiiciis nigra aiirea 

See page '•28. 

Willow-leaved Spiraea Np/raca salicijolia 

Small shrub bearing light pink or white flowers in long 
dense panicles in June and July. Prefers wet places. 

3 to 4 ft., 30 cts. 

Hardback tipiraca tomentosa 

A small native shrub with few stems surmounted by 
large deep pink or purple spikes of flowers in July and 
August. Grows naturally in sandy upland soil. 3 to 

4 ft., 35 cts. 

Withe-Rod I'ibiinnnn I'assinoiiics 

Fairly large shrub. Foliage smooth, turns to brilliant 
colors in fall. White flowers in flat clusters 3 to 5 inches 
broad in June and July. Round fruit, pink at first, 
turning to black. 



tArrow-wood 

Prefers moist soil. 



ribiirrium dentatuh 



See page '26. 



Evergreens 



tBalsam Fir Abies balsanira 

See page .50. 

tCommon Juniper Juniperus eoiiimuiiis 

See page .">!. 

tGolden Spreading Juniper .luiiipcriis coiinnniiis aurea 

See page ."> 1 . 



tRed, or Virginia Cedar 

See page 51. 



tGolden Virginia Cedar 

See page 51. 

tBlue Virginia Cedar 

See page 51. 

White Spruce 

See page H'i. 



J It iiiperus rirgi n i a it a 

J n III perns rirginiufui aurea 

Juniperus rirginiana glaiica 

Picea alba 



tJack Pine 

See page 5'2. 



tWhite Pine 

See page 53. 



American Yew 

See page 54. 



American Arborvitae 

See page 54. 



American Hemlock 

See page 55. 



Globe-shaped Hemlock 

See page 5.i. 



Finns diearicata 



Finns strobus 



Taxus canadensis 



Tlinija occldeutalis 

Tsnga canadensis 

T-suga canadensis globosa 

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Virginia Creeper 

A vigorous high climbing vine of rapid growth. Foliage 
rich crimson in autumn. 3 yrs., 30 cts. 

Trumpet Vine Higonia radicans 

A hardy, high climbing plant bearing large scarlet- 
orange, trumpet shaped flowers in August. Foliage, 
handsome dark green, 35 cts. 

Roxbury Waxwork (Bittersweet) Celaslrus xcandens 

A native climber with glossy leaves. Orange fruit in 
dusters hangs on stems all winter, 3 yrs., 3.5 cts. 



Vines 

Valuable for trailing over rocks and stone walls. 

A mpelopsis quinquefolia Japanese Bittersweet 



Celaslrus paniculatus 
\ .Japanese variety similar to the preceding; fruit crimson. 
3 yrs., 35 cts. 

Wild Clematis Clemalix virginiana 

Native. Rapid growing. White flowers in August 
followed by feathery white seeds which are very decora- 
tive. 2 yrs., 30 cts. 




Red, or Swamp Maple 

See page 37. 

Sugar Maple 

See page 37. 

Black Birch 

See page 38. 

Yellow Birch 

See page 38. 

Canoe, or Paper Birch 

See page 38. 

American Beech 

See page 38. 



tSilver Poplar 

See page 39. 



Acer rvbrinn 

Acer sacchiirvm 

Bel Ilia leiila 

Bclula liilea 

Hcliila pa pt/rifera 

Fagys gravdifolia 

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White Oak 

See page 39. 

Scarlet Oak 

See page 39. 

Pin Oak 

See page 39. 

Red Oak 

See page 39. 

American Elm 

See page 39. 



Populus alba 
Qiiercus alba 

Qucrcus coccinea 

Quercus paliistris 

Qnercus rubra 

Utmus americana 



Plants for Odd Purposes 



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Bank Plantings to 

SHRUBS 

Sh'ould be planted 3 feet apart. 
Coral Berry Symphoricarpos vulgaris 

Small crimson berries. Grows up to 5 feet in height. 
Fine for shady places. Its thickly matted roots prevent 
soil washing. 3 to 4 ft., K) cts. 

Drooping Golden Bell Forsylhia suspnisa 

Branches drooping. Stems covered with yellow bell- 
shaped flowers in April. Leaves rich green, turning 
purplish in autumn. Attains a height of eight feet. 
Lower branches mat down, thus preventing soil washing. 
4 to 5 ft., 60 cts. 



Prevent Soil Washing 

VINES 

Should be planted every 18 or 24 inches. 
Chinese Honeysuckle Lonicera brachypoda 

Foliage dark green, nearly evergreen. Flowers yellow 
and cream-colored, fragrant. 2 years, 30 cts. 

Hall's Honeysuckle Lonicera brachypoda halliana 

Vigorous grower. F'ragrant yellow and white flowers 
from mid-summer until frost. 2 years, 30 cts. 




A retaining Wall planted on outside with Large-Leaved Evergreen Bittersweet, 
with deciduous shrubbery (Forsythia Fortuna) on inside. Note the luxuri- 
ant mass effect where otherwise the vista would be harsh and unattractive. 

For Covering Masonry or Brick Walls 

Euonyniiis radican.' 



Evergreen Bittersweet 

Half shrub, half vine. Planted in the open it grows uji- 
right, generally conical in shape. Planted against a wall, 
it clings and climbs making a close flat covering. Leaves 
% inch long. Evergreen. 3 year plants, 30 cts. 

Variegated Evergreen Bittersweet 

Eiwiiymus radicans variegata 
Similar to Evergreen Bittersweet, but leaves are variegat- 
ed with yellow, white and pinkish tints 3 years, 30 cts. 

Ground Covers 

Oftentimes a portion of one's lawn is so shaded that grass 
does very poorly. In such a place, a low growing ground 
cover plant is desirable. For this purpose, the two 
following species are best. 

Trailing Myrtle Vinca minor 

A handsome trailing plant with evergreen foliage. Showy 
bright blue flowers borne freely in early spring and at 
intervals throughout summer and fall. 2 year plants 
$1.75 per ten. $12.00 per hundred. 



Large-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet 

Euonymus radicans grandijlora 

Similar to the preceding. Leaves larger. More rapid 
grower. Bushier, does not lie flat to a wall, but makes a 
bushy covering. 3 years, 40 cts. 



for Shady Places 

Japanese Spurge Pachysandra terminalis 

Low-growing evergreen plant. White flowers on short 
spikes. Its bright green foliage makes a beautiful carpet 
Should be planted 6 to 12 inches apart. The closer 
they are planted, the quicker the result. 2 year plants, 
$1.75 per ten; $15.00 per hundred. 3 year plants, $2.00 
per ten; $18.00 per hundred. 



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Roses 



We have in no way attempted to cover this subject in Its entirety, or as relative to 
the cfuuplete phmning and phintin<>' of formal or informal flower-gardens. Rather, realizing 
that the occasional decorative rose-bed is generallj' a much more practical source of beauti- 
fication and gratification on the average resitlential grounds than the garden of larger 
dimensions might 1)0, we have i>resented suggestions most applicable to this specific use 




The borders of mixed deciduous shrubs at the entrance to this for- 
mal rose garden lend a very desirable touch of privacy and seclusion. 

of decoration. In planning such beds, it is important that species such as are listed here 
should be planted in beds .separate from any other sorts of shrubs; that is, while for artis- 
tic effect it is .sometimes desirable to mix the Rose varieties or colors in single beds, for 
best results they never .should be mixed with other plants or shrubl)ery. Wild sorts, .suitable 
for this purpose, will be found under "Natural Plantings". 

Hardy June Roses 



In this list we have best varieties of the good old sorts, that 
do best in our New England climate and are always in de- 
mand on account of their hardiness and beautiful 1)1ocimi, 
although their period of blooming is short. 

Strong field-grown plants, 40 cts each; $,S.50 per 1(1; $y(l.00 
per 100. 

American Beauty. Large, red, beautiful of form, and very 
double. The fragrance is ilelightful resenil>ling La 
France. 

Crested Moss. M. Deep pink-colored buds, surrounded 
with a mossy fringe and crest; free from uiililew, fra- 
grant. 

Fisher Holmes. H.P. May be briefly described as an 
improved General Jacqueminot; the flowers are fuller 
and more freely produced. A very valuable sort. 

Frau Karl Druschki, or Snow Queen. H.P. A pure 
paper-white, free-flowering, large size; a remarkably 
handsome plant, with bright, heavy foliage and strong, 
upright growth; the bloom is perfect in form, on nice 
long stems, and of the purest possible white. There is 
nothing in the line of perfectly hardy roses that can 
compare with this one in form, color and general finish. 

General Jacqueminot. II. Ch. Brilliant crimson; not 
full, but large and extremely effective; fragrant and 
of excellent hardy habit; forces well. One of the best 
known and most popular red roses grown. 



Harrison's Yellow. \. Golden yellow, medium-sized, 
semi-double; generally has nine leaflets; a freer bloomer 
than Persian Yellow, but not so hardy. 



Louis Van Houtte. Red, shaded crimson; 
fine form; fragrant. 



full. 



H.P. Silvery pink; fragrant; 
exquisite in l)ud. Tliis rose has 



Madam Gabriel Luizet. 

fine foliage; vigorous; 
no superior. 

Margaret Dickson. H.P. A magnificent rose ; white, 
with pale flesh center; petals very large, shell shaped 
and of great substance; fragrant; foliage large, dark 
green. Very vigorous. 

Mrs. John Laing. H.P. Soft pink; large and of fine form, 
produced on strong stems; exceedingly fragrant; one 
of the most valuable varieties for forcing; flowers con- 
tinuously in open ground. 

M. P. Wilder. H.P. Of vigorous growth, witli healthy 
foliage; flowers large, semi-globular, full, well formed; 
cherry-carmine, much like a light-colored Marie Bau- 
mann; very fragrant. It resembles the .\lfred Colomb 
in wood, form and foliage, but excels that variety in 
vigor, hardiness and freedom of bloom. Continues to 
bloom long after other hybrid perpetuals are out of 
bloom. 



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Paul Neyron. H.P. Deep rose; very large, very full; 
somewhat fragrant; free-blooming; the wood is nearly 
smooth, the foliage tough and enduring; somewhat 
tender; the growth is upright. Largest varietj' known; 
very desirable for the garden. 

Persian Yellow. A. Hright yellow; small, nearly full, 
well formed; small foliage, faintly scented like the 
sweetbrier; seven leaflets; the wood is chocolate-brown 
in color, armed with numerous brown thorns; it is the 
finest of all hardy yellow roses. It must not be closely 
pruned. 



Prince Camille de Rohan. H. P. Very deep velvety 
crimson; large, moderately full; habit somewhat spread- 
ing ; shy in autumn. A good rose of splendid color 
but a moderate grower. 

Ulrich Brunner. H.P. Brilliant cherry-red, very effective 
in color; flowers of fine form and finish, carried well 
upon the plant; petals of great substance; vigorous, 
hardy, resists mildew. One of the best for forcing and 
open-air culture. 



Everblooming Bedding Roses 

Of late great attention has been given to the roses by all the leading rosarians in 
both Europe and America. As a result a class of ever-blooming roses has been developed 
that are valuable. 

Heretofore we have had roses that gave an abundance of blossoms in June and a 
few at intervals throughout the season. Now it is possible to have an abundance in July, 
August and September as well as in June. 

There are hundreds of these varieties, such as Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and Gruss 
an Teplitz, already quite generally and favorably known. Some of these sorts like all 
hybrids have a delicious perfume while some are odorless. 

We recommend our patrons — and we cannot do it too strongly — to try these few 
sorts that we now offer, then they will be prepared to judge intelligently of their worth and 
to order more largelv the following season. Strong 'i year plants: 60 cts each, $5.50 per ten; 
$50.00 per 100, 



VARIETIES 

Baby Dorothy (Pink Baby Rambler). P. Clear lirilliant 
pink and very freely produced. Vigorous. 

Baby Rambler. A cross between Crimson Rambler and 
Glory of Polyanthus. It is as free blooming as the latter 
and of the same color as the former. It is very vigorous 
and quite hardy; foliage is of a beautiful, deep, glossy 
green. It flowers in large clusters. 



Baby Rambler White. Like 
that it has white flowers. 



the above, difTering only in 



General MacArthur. Bright crimson; large, fufl, free, 
highly perfumed; very fine. 

Gruss an Teplitz. Flower is quite double, with the deepest 
possible shade of crimson scarlet, approaching crimson 
maroon in the older flowers. Its habit of growth makes 
it one of the finest Bush Roses for outdoor planting, 
being very free and vigorous; nicely colored, with a 
strong tea fragrance. 

Hugh Dickson. Brilliant crimson. The plants are strong 
and thrifty, with healthy dark green foliage. Blooms 
continually. The flowers are of good size and fine form 
and retain their intensity of color until petals fall. Very 
fragrant. 



Jessie. P. Flowers in huge clusters of bright cherry- 
crimson which does not fade. One of the best dwarf 
bedding roses. 

Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Delicate creamy white 
deliciously fragrant. As a cut flower it has few equals, 
blooming continuously from early spring till fall. 

Killarney. An exquisite rose. The bush is strong and 
upright, with beautiful, deep, bronzy-green foliage. The 
color of the flower is deep, brilliant shell pink, of the 
most e.\quisite shades; large buds, long and pointed; 
blooms profusely throughout the season. 

La France. Flowers large, silvery peach; buds long; very 
free flowering; fragrant. 

Madame Caroline Testout. H.T. Flowers large, very 
double; silvery rose; free bloomer. 

Mme. Leon Pain. Silvery salmon, center orange yellow; 
large, full; well formed. 

Madame Ravary. H.T. A beautiful orang^yellow of 
medium size; very desirable. 

Mrs. Aaron Ward. H.T. Flowers coppery-orange in open 
bud, pinkish fawn when fully open. 

Rayon d'Or. Yellow cadmium, toning to sunflower yellow; 
large, full, globular. Bronze-green, glossy foliage; 
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Description and Prices of all Evergreens 

Suitable for Foundation, Screen, Border, or Windbreak Plantings 

Whether or not heretofore lisleil under these separate chissifications anil their various ramifications. 



FIR 
Balsam Fir Abies balsamea 

Slender pyramidal form. Foliage dark green, silvery 
beneath. Thrives best in moist soil, but does well on 
fairly dry soil. Ultimate height 50 to 80 ft. 

4 to"5 ft. tall, $1.50.. 

5 to G ft., $'2.50 

Dwarf Hudson Bay Fir Abies balsamea hudsonica 

Dwarf form of the preceding. Compact. As broad as 
tall. A very interesting plant. 
12 to 15 inches, $5.00. 
15 to 18 inches, $7.50. 

Frazer's Fir Abies frazeri 

Similar to Balsam Fir, but is suitable farther south than 
the Balsam. Foliage richer and darker. Ultimate 
height about 50 feet. 
U to 7 feet tall, $3.50. 

7 to 8 feet, $4.50. 

8 to 9 feet, $0.0(1. 



Abi, 




Fir Foliage 



Wliite Fir Abies eoiicolor 

Native to Rocky Mountains. Foliage long and broad; 
color variable from light yellowish green, to dark green 
and silvery blue. Best of all Firs. Vigorous and rapid 
grower. Withstands great heat and drought. 
-Zli to 8 feet tall, $3.00. 

3 to 4 feet, $4.50. 

4 to 5 ft., $6.00. 

Specimens 6 to 15 ft., $8.00 to $£0.00. 

Dwarf Frazer's Fir Abies frazeri prostrala 

\ sport from the preceding. Broader than tall, tops as 
flat as a table. Foliage lighter than Frazer's Fir and 
a new distinctive dwarf plant which originated here. 
Obtainable only at Framingham Nurseries. 
15 to 18 inches spread, $10.00. 
18 to 24 inches, $15.00. 
2 to iyi feet, $20.00. 

Japanese Fir Abies braehyphylla 

Broad symmetrical tree when mature. Attains about 
75 feet. Foliage light green. Very handsome. 

2 to 2,1 2 ft. tall, $3.00. 
21^ to 3 ft., $4.00. 

3 to 4 feet, $5.00. 

Veitch's Silver Fir Abies veitchii 

Makes a tall symmetrical tree attaining about 80 feet. 
Foliage dark green and glossy, silvery on under side. 
One of the most beautiful firs when young as well as 
when old. 

3 to 4 feet tall, $3.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $4.00. 

Douglas Fir Pseudotsuga taxifolia 

.\ttains 100 feet. Beautiful when small, majestic when 
large. Leaves dark bluish green. 

4 to 5 feet tall, $3.50. 

5 to 6 feet, $5.00. 

6 to 8 feet, $7.00. 

Large specimens $10.00 to $25.00. 



JUNIPER OR 

Chinese Juniper Juniperus ehiiicnsis 

Broad pyramid. Branches slender. Leaves pointed and 
spreading; medium green to grayish green in color. 
Should be sheared each year in June for best effect. 

2 to 2l<; ft. tall, $1.75. 
21^ to 3 ft., $2.00. 

3 to 4 ft., $3.00. 

4 to 5 ft., $4.00. 

5 to 6 ft., $5.00. 

Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper Juniperus chineiisis urgenlea 
Similar to the preceding. Foliage dark grayish green, 
sometimes even bluish. Terminal leaves occasionally 
white. Should be kept sheared. 

2 to 21.7 feet tall, $1.75. 
2"^ to 3 feet, $2.25. 

3 to 4 feet, $3.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $5.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $7.50. 



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CEDAR — J uniperus 

Golden Chinese Juniper Juniperus chinensis aurea 

Medium pyramid. Foliage like Chinese Juniper except 
that on outside and at top it takes a bright yellow color. 

2 to 2H feet tall, $2.00. 
234 to 3 feet, $3.00. 

3 to 4 feet, $4.00. 



Chinese Trailing Juniper 

J uniperus chinensis recurva squamata 
Very attractive. Long trailing branches are covered 
with many branchlets of bluish green foliage. If given 
room will often in a few years make a nearly circular 
mass of foliage several feet across and not over 10 or 
12 inches in height. Excellent for Rock Gardens. See 
page 44. 

15 to 18 inches spread, $3.00. 
18 to 24 inches, .$4.00. 

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JUNIPER OR CEDAR 

Pfitzer's Juniper J iiiilin-nix chinensis pfilzeriiuiu 

Irregular shape. Hranelies horizontally spreading; 
branchlets slightly drooping. (Jrows as broad as tall. 
Foliage rich green, slightly grayish. Particularly beauti- 
ful. 
i}4 to 3 feet, $3.50. 

3 to 4 feet, $0.00, 

4 to 5 feet, $10.00 

fCommon Juniper Juniperus communis 

The common type often seen in pastures. Habit spread- 
ing, branches slightly ascending, twice as broad as tall. 
Foliage varies from light green to bluish green, with a 
purplish cast in \vinter. Valuable for Natural Plantings 
and Rock Gardens. See page 45 
18 to 24 inches spread, $1.25. 
2 to 2J4 feet, $2.00. 
tli to 3 feet, $3.00. 

Golden Common Juniper Juniperus communis aureii 

Golden form of preceding. New foliage bright yellow 
turning to bronze yellow in winter. Good for Natural 
Plantings and Rock Gardens. 
18 to 24 inches spread, $1.75. 
2 to 23;2 feet spread, $3.00. 

Polish Juniper Juniperus communis cracovia 

Narrow pyramid or column. Somewhat dense. Foliage 
light green, somewhat grayish. 

2 to 21.^ feet tall, $2.00. 
2}-^ to 3 feet, $3.00. 

3 to 4 feet, $4.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $5.00. 

Irish Juniper Juniperus communis hibernica 

Very narrow column. Very dense. Foliage grayish. 
Fine for formal effects. Makes a good tall, narrow hedge. 
See page 34. 

2 to ili feet tall, $1.00. 
i]/2 to 3 feet, $1.50. 

3 to 4 feet, $2.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $3.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $5.00. 

Common Trailing Juniper 

Juniperus communis procumbeus. 
Similar in habit to Chinese Trailing Juniper. Foliage 
purple-green. Good for Rock Gardens. See page 45. 
18 to 24 inches spread, $1.50. 
2 to 2J/^ feet spread, $2.00. 

Swedish Juniper Juniperus communis suecica 

Nearly similar to the Irish Juniper. Tips of branchlets 
slightly drooping. 

2 to 21.^ feet tall, $1.00. 
iYi to 3 feet, $1.50. 

3 to 4 feet, $2.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $3.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $5.00. 

Greek Juniper Juniperus excelsa siricta 

Broad pyramid. Compact symmetrical. Foliage some 
what bluish. D\varf. 
15 to 18 in., $1.00. 
18 to 24 inches, $1.75. 

2 to 21^ feet, $2.50. 
iYi to 3 feet, $3.50. 

3 to 4 feet, $5.00. 

Japanese Juniper Juniperus japonica 

Irregular spreading fan shape. Broader at top than 
at bottom. Foliage rich green. 
15 to 18 inches, $2.50. 
18 to 24 inches, $3.50. 
2 to 2}-^ feet, $5.00. 



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iCnntinuid) 



Ciolden Japanese Juniper Juniperus jujinuicd uurcu 

Similar in form to the preceding, but spreads widei. 
Foliage bright yellow, turning to dull yellow in winter. 

2 to 2>^ feet, $2.50. 
2J^ to 3 feet, $3.25. 

3 to 4 feet, $4.00. 

tSavin Juniper Juniperus sabina 

Spreading fan-shaped habit, seldom erect. Foliage dark 
green, turning rich bronze green in winter. 
15 to 18 inches, $1.00. 
18 to 24 inches, $1.50. 
2 to 2} i fet., $2.00. 
ili4 to 3 ft., $3.00. 




Juniper Foliage 

Tamarislc-leaved Juniper 

Juniperus sabina tamariscifolia 
Dwarf. Roughly globe-shaped, densely branched. 
Foliage handsome dark shade of green. 
12 to 15 inches, $1.50. 
15 to 18 inches, $2.00. 

fRed or Virginia Cedar Juniperus virginiana 

Often seen in natiye state on sandhills along the Atlantic 
Coast. Upright, narrow column. Foliage varies from 
light green to dark green, grayish green and bluish 
green. Thrives in dry sandy soil. Not desirable north of 
Massachusetts. 

2 to 3 feet tall, $1.50. 

3 to 4 feet, $2.25. 

4 to 5 feet, $3.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $5.00. 

6 to 7 feet, $7.50. 

Large specimens $10.00 to $25.00. 

fGolden Virginia Cedar Juniperus rirginiaua elegit ntissi ma 
Similar to preceding. Foliage golden bronze. 

4 to 5 feet tall, $5.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $7.50. 

6 to 7 feet, $10.00. 

fBIue Virginia Cedar. Juniperus virginianu glauea 

Similar to Red Cedar. Foliage bluish gray. 

3 to 4 feet tall, $3.50. 

4 to 5 feet, $5.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $7.50. 

6 to 7 feet, $10.00. 

Large specimens $12.50 to $20.00. 

Globe-shaped Red Cedar 

Juniperus virginiana globosa 
Form roughly globose. Foliage bright green. Japanese 
effect. Rare. 
15 to 18 inch spread, $4.00. 
18 to 24 inch, $5.00. 



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SPRUCE 

tWhite Spruce Picea alba 

Native. Upright, compact, long-lived. Attains 70 feet. 
Foliage silvery green. Will stand severe pruning. Use- 
ful as a hedge or windbreak. See page 30. 

3 to 4 feet tall, $1.50. 

4 to 5 feet, $'2.50. 

5 to 6 feet, $3.50. 

6 to 7 feet, $5.00. 

Norway Spruce Picea exceha 

Broad pyramid, graceful. Rapid growing, attains 75 
feet. Foliage dense, dark green. Very successful in 
cold climates. Used extensively for hedges and wind- 
breaks. See page 30. 

3 to 4 feet tall, $1.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $1.50. 

5 to 6 feet, $2.50. 

6 to 8 feet, $3.50. 
8 to 10 feet, $5.00. 

Large specimens $7.50 to $15.00. 

Weeping Norway Spruce Picea exceha inverla 

F'oliage same as the upright Norway Spruce. Habit is 
irregular. Branches and sometimes the leader are 
pendulous. Interesting Japanese effect. 

3 to 4 feet tall, $5.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $7.50. 

5 to 6 feet, $10.00. 



Maxwell's Dwarf Spruce 
Dwarf Norway Spruce 



Picea exceha maxwelli 



matuu 

densely 

verv 

Useful 



Engleman's Spruce. Picea en 

Broad pyramid. Attains 100 feet. Branches 
arranged. Foliage somewhat bluish. Keep 
symmetrical without pruning. Slow grower 
for windbreaks. See page 30. 

4 to 5 feet tall, $5.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $6.00. 

6 to 7 feet, $7.50. 

7 to 8 feet, $10.00. 

Larger specimens $15.00 to $35.00. 



Gregory's Dwarf Spruce. Picea exceha gregoryana 

A very dwarf form of Norway Spruce Odd and inter- 
esting, very rare. Should be seen to be appreciated. 
Prices upon application. 

Pyramidal Norway Spruce Picea exceha pyramidalis 

Similar to Norway Spruce. Branches more upright, 
making slender tree. 

5 to 6 feet tall, $7.50. 

6 to 7 feet, $10.00 

PINE 

tAustrian Pine Pinus austriaca 

Broad, pyramidal, symmetrical. Attains 100 feet. 
Foliage long, dark green. Vigorous grower. Thrives 
in any ordinary soil and location and is particularly 
good jiear the seashore. 

2 to iVi feet tall, \.-l5. 
iVi to 3 feet, $1.50. 

3 to 4 feet, 3.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $5.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $7.50. 



Picea exceha pumila 
Both varieties are rare, odd, and interesting. Should be 
seen to be appreciated. Prices upon application. 

Tiger-tail Spruce Picea polita 

Broad, dense, pyramid. Branches stout, needles stiff 
and sharp. Slow growing. 
3 to 4 feet tall, $3.50. 
5 to 6 feet, $5.00. 

tKoster's Blue Spruce Picea pungens kosleriana 

An improved form of the Colorado Blue Spruce. Foliage 
is much bluer. Fine effect when planted individually 
or in groups. 

3 to 4 feet, $5.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $7.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $10.00. Larger specimens, $15.00 to $40.00. 




Pinus syhestris 
attaining a height of 70 feet. 



Scotch Pine 

Tall, rajjiil growing trei 
Foliage bluish green. 

4 to 5 feet tall, $2.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $2.50. 

6 to 7 feet, $3.00. 

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Spruce Foliage 
'Colorado Green Spruce Picea pungens 

Slow growing, symmetrical. Needles stiff and sharp; 
light green. Valuable for seashore planting or for 
windbreaks. See page 30. 

3 to 4 feet tall, $2.50. 

4 to 5 feet, $4.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $6.00. 

Large specimens $10.00 to $30.00. 

fColorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens glauca 

.\ form of the preceding, but foliage is distinct blue. 
Fine specimen tree attaining 100 feet. 

3 to 4 feet tall, $4.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $6.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $7.50. 

Large specimens $15.00 to $35.00. 

• Pinus 

tJack Pine Pinus diearicata 

Upright, somewhat irregular habit. Foliage handsome 
medium green, .\ttains height of 70 feet. Thrives on 
dry and poor soils. Rapid grower. Valuable for screen 
plantings. See page 20. 
5 to 6 feet tall, $1.50. 
to 7 feet, $2.00. 

7 to 8 feet, $3.00. 

8 to 9 feet, $4.00. 

tMountain Pine Pinus mnnlana 

Broad rounding cone. Branches upright. Needles 
short and very handsome. Useful for bank plantings 
or in the rock garden. 

2 to 21-2 feet tall, $3.00. 
2J^ to 3 feet, $4.00. 

3 to 4 feet, $5.00. 



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PINE ~ Pi mis 



IDwarf Mountain Pine 



I'inus monlana miighiis 



Low, dense, dwarf, branches spreading, branchlets 

upright. Considerably broader than tall. Densely 

covered with needles varying in color throughout for 

entire range of green tints and shades. Valuable the 

single specimens and also for bank plantings and for 

the rock garden. Particularly handsome. Extremely 

hardy. Thrives on any soil except a wet one. Adapted 

to seashore planting. 

15 to 18 in. spread, 1.50. 

18 to 24 inches, $2.50. 

2 to 2'^ feet, $3.50. 

2J^ to 3 feet, $5.00. 

Larger specimens $7.50 to $15.00. 




Pine Foliage 



tWhite Pine Finns strobus 

One of the best of our native evergreens. Attains 100 
feet. Foliage long light silvery green. Useful as single 
specimens or as groves. 

2 to 3 feet tall, $1.00. 

3 to 4 feet, $1.50. 
i to 5 feet, $2.25. 



Red Pine Pinu.s rrsinosa 

Upright, broad rounding pyramid. Attains 70 feet. 
Stems reddish. Foliage very long; light green. Very 
hardy and thrives on poor soil. Subject to no dangerous 
disease or insect enemy. 
A tree which is becoming more popular on its merits. 

2 to 2J^ feet tall, $1.50. 
21^ to 3 feet, $1.75. 

3 to 4 feet, $2.25. 

Japanese Umbrella Pine Sriadopifys verlicillata 

One of the most beautiful of evergreens. Medium 
pyramid, compact. Needles long, glossy light green, 
grow in whorls. Very bushy, and thrives in any ordinary 
soil. 

18 to 24 inches tall, 3.50. 
2 to 23^ feet, $5.00. 
21 2 to 3 feet, $7..50. 



JAPANESE CYPRESS - Retini.spnra 



Thread-branclied Cypress Rctinispora filifcra 

Broad cone. Foliage bright green, slender, string-like, 
drooping, graceful. 

2 to 2V2 feet tall, $3.00. 
i\i to 3 feet, $4.00. 

3 to 4 feet, $5.00. 

Large specimens, $10.00 to $20.00. 

Golden Thread-branched Cypress 



A golden form of the preceding. 
18 to 24 inches broad, $4.00. 
2 to %}.i feet broad, $6.00. 
ili to 3 feet, $8.00. 



Rctinispora filifcra aiirca 
Broader and rather flat. 



Pea-fruited Cypress Rctinispora pisifcra 

Medium cone. Foliage light green, feathery, slightly 
drooping at tips. 

2 to -1)2 feet tall, $1.50. 
ili to 3 feet, $2.00. 

3 to 4 feet, $3.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $4.00. 

Golden Pea-fruited Cypress Rctinispora pisifcra anrca 

A yellow form of the preceding. 

2 to 21., feet tall, $1.50. 
23^ to 3 feet, $200. 

3 to 4 feet, $3.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $4.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $6.00. 

Plumed Cypress Rctinispora plumosa 

Medium cone. Foliage light green, soft, plume-like, 
feathery. Looks best if sheared slightly the last of June. 
15 to 18 inches tall, $1.00. 
18 to 24 inches, $1.50. 

2 to 21 2 feet, $2.00. 
2^ to 3 feet, $2.50. 

3 to 4 feet, $3.50. 



Golden Plumed Cypress 

Similar to preceding, 
the sunny side. 

2 to 2]^ feet tall, $1.75. 
2,1-2 to 3 feet, $2.25. 

3 to 4 feet, $3.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $3.50. 

5 to 6 feet, $5.00. 

Large specimens $7.50 to $20.00 



Rctinispora plumosa anrea 
Foliage yellow, particularly on 




Cypress Foliage 

Veitch's Cypress Rctinispora squarrosa veitchii 

Broad cone. Foliage bluish-gray. Very dense. Requires 
shearing each June. Sho\ild be planted in sheltered 
position and not in full sun. 
21^ to 3 feet tall, $3.50. 

3 to 4 feet, $5.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $6.00. 



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YEW — Taxus 



This is a family of low, slow-growing evergreens. While the English varieties are a 
trifle tender here, the American and Japanese varieties are among the hardiest of evergreens. 



English Yew Taxus baccata 

Upright in habit. Foliage rich dark green. Should be 
planted in sheltered positions away from the direct 
glare of the sun. 
i}.i to 3 feet tall, $4.00. 
3 to 4 feet, $5.00. 



Dwarf English Yew Taxus buccala adprossa 

Dwarf, round, nearly globose. Branches small and 
numerous. Leaves very small. Needs shelter. 
2 to 2J^ feet, spread, $5.00. 
2>2 to 3 feet, spread, $6.00. 

Golden English Yew Taxus baccata aurea 

A variety of English Yew. Foliage somewhat yellow 
in summer, darkening in fall and winter. 
18 to 24 inches, $3.50. 
2 to 2J-2 feet, $5.00. 



American Yew Taxus cauadeiisis 

Pro.strate, branches wide spreading. Terminal branch- 
lets long, slender and drooping. Bark brown. Foliage 
deep green. Branchlets die back somewhat during 
winter if planted in sunny positions, therefore, it should 
be planted in partial or complete shade. Red waxy 
berries. 

15 to 18 inches spread, $1.25. 
18 to 24 inches spread, $1.75. 
2 to 2H feet spread, $2.50. 



Japanese Yew Taxus cuspidata 

Irregular habit spreading to upright, sometimes fan 
shaped. Slow growing, nearly globe-shaped when 
matuie. Foliage similar to English Yew in color. 
2 to 23^ feet, $3.50. 
2J^ to 3 feet, $5.00. 

Dwarf Japanese Yew Taxus cuspidata nana 

Exceedingly slow growing, globe-shaped when mature. 
When young habit is irregular, varying from fan-shaped 
to globe shape and flat round mats. The breadth is 
in every case somewhat greater than the height. Ex- 
ceedingly hardy. Keeps its deep rich green the year 
round. 

12 to 15 inches spread, $2.00. 
15 to 18 inches spread, $2.50. 
18 to 24 inches spread, $3.50. 




Erect American Yew Taxus canadensis erecta 

Similar to the preceding. Branches upright, forming a 
vase shaped plant. Deeper winter color, and withstands 
sunny positions better than the .\meriean Y'ew. 
12 to 15 inches tall, $1.50. 
15 to 18 inches, $2.00. 
18 to 24 inches, $3.00. 

ARBORVITAE 

American Arborvitae Thuya occidcntalis 

Narrow cone or columnar. Densely branched. Com- 
monly used in hedges, and as single specimens. Thrives 
in moist soil and also somewhat dry soils. Does not 
like real wet soil. 
For use as a hedge, see page 34. 

2 to 3 feet tall, $.80. 

3 to 4 feet tall, $1.00. 

4 to 5 feet tall, $1.50. 

5 to 6 feet, $2.00. 
to 7 feet tall, $3.00. 
Larger specimens, $5.00 to $15.00. 

Peabody's Golden Arborvitae Thuya occidentalis aurea 

Similar to the preceding; foliage is of intense yellow 
color. 

2 to 3 feet tall, $1.00. 

3 to 4 feet, $1.25. 

4 to 5 feet, $1.50. 

5 to 6 feet, $2.00. 
to 7 feet, $3.00. 
Large specimens, $5.00 to $10.00. 

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Yew Foliage 

Siebold's Yew Taxus sieboldi 

A new and distinctive variety to be found only at Fram- 
ingham Xurseiies. Leaves are longer than on any other 
Yew. Exceptionally rich glossy green. Varies in habit 
from broad symmetrical pyramid to dense globe, and 
to irregular spreading form. The hardiest of all. Persons 
interested should visit the nursery and select the type 
which suits them at which time prices will be quoted. 



— Thuya 

Douglas's Pyramidal Arborvitae 

Thuya occidentalis dougtasii pyramidalit 
Narrow cone. Foliage arranged in a very interesting man- 
ner. 

3 to 4 feet tall, $2.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $3.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $5.00. 

6 to 7 feet, $7.00. 

Hovey's Golden Arborvitae Thuya occidentalis hoveyi 

Oval shape, very dense, foliage tinged with golden yellow. 
18 to 24 inches tall, $1.00. 

2 to 2li2 feet, $1.50. 
21-2 to 3 feet, $2.50. 

3 to 4 feet, $3.50. 

Vervaene's Arborvitae Thuya occidentalis vervaeneana 

Broad cone. Dense. Foliage variegated with yellow, 
giving the plant a light golden tinge. Valuable for 
hedges near dusty roads. 

3 to 4 feet tall, $1.50 each. 

4 to 5 feet, $2.75. 

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ARBORVITAE 

Globe Arborvitae Thuya occidentalis globosa 

Low, slow growing, dense, globe-shaped. Foliage bright 
green; winter color bronze. Valuable for low round 
hedges. For hedges of this variety see page 34 
15 to 18 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches broad, $1.00. 
18 to 2-1 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches broad, $1.50. 
« to 2J2 feet tall, 2 to 2>^ feet broad, $3.00. 
2' 2 to 3 feet tall. 2J^ to 3 feet broad, $5.00. 

Pyramidal Arborvitae Thuya occidentalis pyramidalis 

V cry narrow cone or column. Densely branched. Foliage 
rich, dark green which does not change appreciably in 
winter. Excellent for formal effects, and for screens. 
See page 29 

3 to 4 feet tall, $2.50. 

4 to 5 feet, $3.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $4.00. 

6 to 7 feet, $6.00. 

Siberian Arborvitae Thuya occidentalis siberica 

Broad cone. Very dense and bushy. Dark steel grayish 
green. Extremely hardy on a wide range of soils. Useful 
for hedges. See page 34. 

2 to 2' 2 feet tall, $1.50. 
23/2 to 3 feet, $2.00. 

3 to 4 feet, $3.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $5.00. 



Thnj,i Cniiliiiual 

Oriental Arborvitae Thuya orientali.i 

Narrow cone or column. Foliage bright green with 
reddish tinge in winter. Large plants good for formal 
effects. 

2 to 2^2 feet tall, $2.00. 
21^ to 3 feet, $3.00. 

3 to 4 feet, $4.00. 




Arborvitae Foliage 



HEMLOCK - Tsuga 



American Hemlock Tsuga canadensis 

Broadly pyramidal tree attaining 70 feet. Densely 
branched. Branch tips pendulous. Very beautiful and 
graceful. Thrives exceptionally well in shade of larger 
trees. Does well almost anywhere except extremely 
bleak situations. Valuable both as a single specimen 
and as a hedge plant. See page 29. 
21^ to 3 feet tall, $2.00. 

3 to 4 feet, $3.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $5.00. 

5 to 6 feet, $7.50. 



Globe-shaped Hemlock Tsuga canadensis globosa 

Similar to the preceding, but shows no tendency to grow 
upright. Nearly perfectly globe-shaped. Very compact. 

2 to i^i feet tail, $5.00. ' 
il^i to 3 feet, $7.50. 

3 to 4 feet, $10.00, 




Hemlock Foliage 



BROAD LEAVED EVERGREENS 



A sub-group of evergreens, with leaves approaching in size and shape the leaves of 
deciduous shrubs. The habit is in most cases similar to that of deciduous shrubs. Many 
varieties have strikingly beautiful flowers. 



Ashberry Bcrbcris aquifolium 

Shrubby in habit. Leaves glossy, holly-like. Yellow 
flowers in May. Should be planted in a sheltered posi- 
tion out of the sun. 
15 to 18 inches, 50 cts. 
18 to 24 inches, 75 cts. 



Prostrate Rose Box Cotoneaster korizontalis 

Low spreading shrub with almost horizontal branches. 
Leaves less than a half inch long, round, dark green. 
Flowers pinkish white followed by scarlet berries. If 
planted against a rock or wall, it will trail up over it. 
12 to 15 inches spread, 75 its. 
15 to 18 inches spread, $1.00. 



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Sinion's Rose Box Cotoneaslcr simonii 

Small, upright. Leaves oval, ?i inch long, glossy, deep 
green. White flowers followed by red berries. 
18 to 24 inches, 40 cts. 
2 to 3 feet, 60 cts. 

Evergreen Bittersweet Eunnymns radicans 

Small shrub which if planted in the open, will grow 
into a dense pyramid. If planted near a wall, it will 
trail up over it, with branches lying flat against the 
wall. Leaves small dark green. Hardy. A good border 
plant. See page 23. 
10 to 12 inches, 50 cts. 

Large-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet 

Eiiniii/miis rnd irons yrandifoliii 
Similar to the preceding. Leaves large, oval. Will 
make a dense round bush, or will trail up walls making 
a very bushy covering. Rapid growing. A good hedge 
plant. Red and orange fruit. See page 32. 
10 to 12 inches, 60 cts. 

Variegated Evergreen Bittersweet 

Euonymus radicans variegala 
The same as Evergreen Bittersweet excepting that its 
leaves are variegated with yellow, white, and pinkish 
tints. 
10 to 12 inch, 40 cts. 



Sheeps Laurel Kalmia angustifolia 

Small shrub. Leaves Ij^ inches long, narrow, light 
green on top, pale underneath. Covered in late June 
and July with purple and crimson clusters of flowers. 

12 to 15 inch, $1.00. 
15 to 18 inch, $1.25. 



Mountain Laurel Kalmia latifolia 

Shrub with large, glossy leaves. Covered with large 
clusters of white flowers tinged with pink in middle 
June. Hardy. Thrives in ordinary soil. Prefers partial 
shade. 



15 to 18 inch, $1.25. 
18 to 24 inch, $1.50. 
2 to 2,4 feet, $2.00. 



Drooping Andromeda Loucothoe catesbaei 

Small upright shrub with arching branches. Desirable 
for both foliage and flower. Leaves heavy, glossy green 
in summer, changing to purplish red during winter. 
Flowers creamy white and abundant. Very hardy and 
desirable. 

12 to 15 inch, 85 cts. 
15 to 18 inch, $1.25. 



Broad-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet 

Euonymus radicans vegeta 
Low, spreading, trailing, slow growing. Leaves nearly 
circular, dark. Bears a large quantity of showy red and 
orange fruit. Will trail slowly up walls. 
10 to 12 inch, 60 cts. 



Lily-of-tlie- Valley Shrub Pieris floribunda 

Round, compact, dwarf. Blooms in early Spring, 
bearing flowers resembling Lily-of-the- Valley. 

12 to 15 inch, $1.50. 
15 to 18 inch, $2.00. 



RHODODENDRONS 

Not in limed soil 

Rhododendrons are the most beautiful of all plants. Their deep green leaves, often 
glossy, are very striking. Rhododendrons grow l)road, bushy and dense, making large 
rounding clumps when mature. The flowers range through many colors and are often very 
large. 

Rhododendrons will thrive in any soil that will grow good vegetables, but will not 
grow on a lime soil. Although they like plenty of water they should not be planted where 
surface water collects. They do best when planted in partial shade such as on the north 
side of buildings and under trees. For the first two or three years they should be protected 
in winter by sticking pine boughs in the ground and slanting the boughs over the plants 
or by making a frame around them and covering the top and sides of the frame with burlap. 
Mulching the ground is beneficial. Pinch off all flowers as soon as they begin to wilt to 
insure next sea,son's bloom. 



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Rhododendrons in bloom at the Framingham Nurseries 



RHODODENDRONS 

Carolina Rhododendron Rhododendron carolinianum 

One of the most beautiful and hardy broad-leaved ever- 
greens. Compact in growth, attains height of four to 
six feet. Dark green leaves slightly bronzed in winter. 
Flowers vary from pale to deep pink and are very n>xraer- 
ous. Is not particular as to soil and situation. 
15 to 18 inch, $1.50. 
18 to 24 inch, $2.00. 

Catawban Rhododendron Rhododendron calawbiense 

The parent species of most of our Hybrid Rhododendrons. 
Native, very hardy. Thrives in wet or dry soil, in 
sunny or shady positions. Needs no protection. Leaves 
large, dark. Large round clusters of flowers of various 
tints of pinkish purple to lilac purple in early June. 
i to 2J2 feet, $2.00. 
2}/2 to 3 feet, $2.50. 
3 to 4 feet, $3.50. 

Adam's Needle Yucca filamentosa 

Low plant never over two feet high. Made up of bunches 
of leaves 18 to 24 inches long, 1 to 2 inches wide, pointed. 
Bears large white flowers on a three-foot stem in late 
June and early July. Tropical appearance, but very 
hardy. 
3 year clumps, 50 cts. 



Hybrid Rhododendrons lihodudcndron ratawbicnse hybridum 
These plants are similar in habit to Catawban Rhodo- 
dendron. Leaves vary in a minor way. These hybrids 
prefer a fairly rich, well drained soil. They need a lot 
of water during dry spells, but do not flourish where 
surface water accumulates. Flowers are large, generally 
4 to 6 inches across, and are of many colors. These 
plants should be ordered by the color of blossom desired. 
The following is a list of the colors we have in stock. 

White Pale lavender 

Blush white Deep lavender 

Pink Purple 

Magenta Pink Red 

18 to 24 inch, $1.,50. 

2 to 21 2 feet, $2.00. 
2)2 to 3 feet, $3.00. 

3 to 4 feet, $5.00. 

4 to 5 feet, $7.50. 

Great Laurel Rhododendron miiximum 

Largest growing of all Rhododendrons. Very large leaves. 
In July bears medium sized clusters of pinkish white 
flowers. Very hardy. Withstands the sun, but takes 
on better leaf color in partial shade. 
18 to 24 inch Bushy clumps, $1.50. 

2 to 2}^ feet Bushy clumps, $2.00. 
2>2 to 3 feet Bushy clumps, $3.00. 

3 to 4 feet Bushy clumps, $5.00. 

4 to 5 feet. Bushy clumps, $7.50. 



We are very careful that our Evergreens (as with all our 
stock) are packed and shipped in such way as to arrive in per- 
fect condition. No plant that hasn't a thick, heavy mass of 
vigorous rootlets, ready to catch hold and work, is allowed 
to leave the nursery. 



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Whether trees, shrubs, evergreens, or vines, Framinghani Nursery stock has the 
beauty, hardiness, and vitaHty so necessary to successful planting in this severe northern 
climate. Every plant is thoroughly acclimated before being sent out. Our soil is perfect 
and our growing methods correct. We are \'ery careful that our stock is packed and .shipped 
in such way as to arrive in perfect condition. No plant that hasn't a thick, heavy mass of 
vigorous rootlets, ready to catch hold and work, is allowed to leave the nursery. 

Except where noted to the contrary, all stock listed in this catalog will thri^'e well 
in ordinary garden soil. See that soil is at least eighteen inches in dej)th. After bed is laid 
out, spade up and well pulverize. Soil for Evergreens should contain decayed vegetable 
matter, leaf mold, etc. Presence of this Inmrus improves the color of plant. It can be 
obtained in any woods nearby. Mix it well with the soil. Or old rotten manure will serve 
the purpose. ^lanure should be used verj' carefully however. It can be used in the soil in 
two ways: — (1) by burying a layer two or three inches below point that roots set to. (2) by 
putting it on top and gradually raking it in. Never allow it to touch any part of the jjlant — 
roots, stem or branches. If used, take care that it is well rotted. Green, it has a burning 
effect. 

Quite the most important point to be observed in all plantings i.'-' to make sure that, 
after the soil has been well broken up, it is mixed through thf root sN'stem cmd ivell packed 
in around the roots so that no air holes renuxin to dry out the roots. It is always well to dig 
hole considerably larger than is actually required and throw back enough soil to make it 
about the size necessary for the roots. This makes sure that the surrounding earth is pul- 
verized, and allows the roots to penetrate readily. It makes a great difference in the suc- 
cessful growth of the plant. After plant is set in hole, tread the earth in with foot or poke 
it in around the roots with a stick. 



Deciduous Shrubs 

These ha^'e spreading roots. Shake and 
spread them out well. Place plant in hole 
so that top earth is about even with the 
surface mark (plainly visil^le, where the top 
of the groimd has been l)re^'ious to trans- 
planting), j)utting in soil shovelful at a 
time and packing in well as above. Use 
water as directed for "Trees". 



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Evergreens 

Evergreens are shij)i)ed to you with a 
burlap protecting the ball of earth still 
remaining about their roots. Remove 
burlap. Place in prepared hole to depth 
depicted here. Fill hole two-thirds full 
>i and tread in firndy. Now pour in all the 
water that ground will absorb, fill in rest 
of hole with earth, and tread down firmly. 



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W]ien> tile soil is gravelly, it is practically necessary to dig an esjjecially large hole 
and fill in with loam as in sketch. 




MANURE OR LEAVES 



A layer of well-rotted niannre or rotted leaves at the bottom will help hold moisture. 
The new loam should he trampled down well before setting the plant. 

Whether decitkious or e\'ergreen, do not pour water on top of soil around plant im- 
mediately after planting. AYait a day or so before watering again. After plant has "taken 
hold" however, it is very important that it l)e kept well watered. This does not mean simply 
sprinkling it. Pour the water around the roots in liberal Cjuantities and often. Scant 
sprinkling is often worse than no water at all. 

Trees 
Place in hole so that the old surface mark is buried an 
inch or two, no more. Throw in earth, taking care to 
tread it and poke it in around and under the roots while 
this is being done. When two-thirds full turn hose into 
hole and give it all the water it will absorb. P'ill in rest 
of hole and tread firmly. If necessary, rope the tree to 
stakes ( as here ) to keep it from blowing. Be sure 
to protect its l)ark with burlap so that rope will not 
chafe and damage it. 

Roses 

On hybrid roses that 
have been "budded" be 
sure to bury the "bud" 
about two inches. Other 
than hybrid roses, or 
those grown on their 
own roots, should be 
buried just a little 
deeper than the earth \ 
marks on their stems, ' 
indicating where they 
were buried before be- 
ing transplanted. ' 




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It is an easy matter to determine whether 
a rose has been "budded" or grown on its 
own roots. Those grown on own roots 
look something hke this ^- > - 





Those which have been "budded" look 
like this. 

< ^ You will notice a ring where the 
"bud" has grown onto the root stem. 



PROPER PLANTING SEASONS 

Framingham Nursery stock, both of evergreen and deciduous variety, may be suc- 
cessfully transplanted in the Spring, from the time that the frost is out of the ground (which 
in New England usually averages about April first) until the buds burst, late in May. 

In the Fall, evergreens should be set out from the first of August until early November. 
Deciduous trees and shruV)s may be planted for a Fall period beginning the latter part of 
September and continuing until the ground freezes. The extent of this Fall i)lanting season 
depends largely upon clunatic conditions; as, of course, frost comes and the winter sets 
in much earlier in some sections than in others. 



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Framingham Nursery stock may he delivered in three ways: — by freight, express, 
or motor truck. Owin.y' to the congested concHtion of transportation facihties so prevalent 
during recent months, and which may well he predicted to continue for an uncertain period, 
customers will find our motor truck service the most completely satisfactory of the three 
methods. Our own trucks make delivery anywhere within a radius of sixty miles of Fram- 
ingham. This service costs but little more than freight, is less expensive than express, and 
much more speedy and dependable than either. Another point which favors those who make 




use of this service comes in the fact that when stock is shipped by freight or express, our 
responsibility as to its fresh and perfect condition must naturally cease upon deli^'ery to 
the transportation companies. While, when delivered direct by motor truck, our responsi- 
bility does not end until the stock is delivered on your grounds. 

In ordering, plea.se be sure to specify which of these three methods you wish used in 
making deliver}' — freight, express, or motor truck. 



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Index 



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Birds (Key to) 

Climbing Plants 

Deciduous Shrubs for Foundation Planting 
Deciduous Shrubs for Natural Plantings . 

Deciduous Shrubs, Hedges 

Deciduous Shrubs (How to Plant), 

Deciduous Shrubs for Screens and Border Planting 

Deciduous Trees for Screen purposes 

Deciduous Trees for Shade purposes 

Delivery Service 

Description and Prices of all Evergiee 
Evergreens for Foundation Planting 
Evergreens for Screen Planting 
Evergreens for Hedges . 
Evergreens (description and prices 
Evergreens (How to Plant) 
Evergreens (for Wind Breaks) . 
Foundation Planting 
(lardening in War Times 
General Purposes of Planting . 
Ground Covers for Shady Place: 

Hedges 

How and When to Plant 
Individual Specimens 
Mechanical side of Planting 
Natural Plantings .... 
Odd Purposes (Plants for) . 
Plants to Attract Birds . 
Piazza and Pergola Plantings . 
Plantings to cover Masonry or Brick 
Plantings to prevent Soil Washing 
Plantings for Seclusion and Privacy 
Planting Seasons .... 
Prices of all Evergreens 
Protective Plantings 

Roses 

Roses (Climbing) ... 
Roses (How to Plant) . . 

Screen Planting 

Seasons for Planting 

Shade Planting 

Shady Places (Ground Covers for 
Trees (How to Plant) . . . 
Trees for Natural Plantings 
Trees for Screen purposes 
Trees for Shading .... 
Trees (tor Wind Breaks) 
Vines and other Climbing Plants 
Wind Breaks 



Walls 



44 

41 

7-U 

4-1-46 

3-2-34 

58 
'26-28 

28 
37-39 

61 
.iO-57 
12-19 

29 

34 
50-57 
58-59 

31 

4-19 

1 

4 

47 
32-34 
58-60 
41-42 
58-60 
44-46 

47 
43-44 
40-41 

47 

47 
22-25 

60 
50-57 

32 
48-49 

41 
59-60 
20-29 

60 
35-39 

47 

59 

46 

28 
37-39 

31 

41 
30-31 



To the Reader 

WE ask your indulgence for again calling attention 
to the essential incompleteness of the material 
contained in the foregoing pages. Our book is 
in no way intended as a technical work of reference. It 
has been compiled along such radically new and different 
ideas of classification and presentation from tho.se 
followed in the usual Plant Catalog, that ■ — thus being 
what we believe to be the first of its kind, and having 
been created upon no pattern or guiding precedent other 
than oin- own ideas and ideals of what would be most 
genuinely helpful — it is only a natural consequence 
if the result as here presented falls short of that perfec- 
tion of comjDleteness which we hope to de^'elop from year 
to year in future editions. If it simply serves to carry a 
practical suggestion or two for the further beautification 
and comfortizing of your home and its surroimdings, 
and at the same time facilitates the putting of such 
suggested improvements into effect, its mission will 
have been fulfilled. Should you at any time, however, 
desire more detailed information on any of the subjects 
touched upon here, please let us know. Many a person 
neglects setting out necessary shrubs and trees because 
selection and planting seem a difficult task. Let us help 
you over any such possible luicertainties and delays. 
We are always, and gladly, at the service of the home- 
beautifier who wishes to obtain the most thoroughly 
suitable plants for each specific need, together with the 
A^ery best results from every expenditiu'e made. 

rr5.n\ingK£vrcv jy\irseries 

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